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Carlo Urbino
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carlo Urbino
- The Nativity
- Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk
Condition
Overall fairly good condition. There is a brown stain, located middle right that is covering one of the figure's faces. There are other lighter stains in the upper section of the sheet and general surface dirt. Medium remains fresh.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This attractive sheet is typical of Urbino's pen and ink drawings, although it is unusually large in size compared with the known works on paper by the artist. It is obviously a preparatory study but we know of no surviving related painting. It can be compared stylistically with another pen and ink drawing of Augustus and the Tiburtine Sybil, also squared for transfer, sold, London, Sotheby's, 4 July 1985, lot 32 . Urbino's calm and fluid penmanship lends a delicacy and softness to this Nativity scene.