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Francesco Panini
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco Panini
- view of the interior of st. peter's basilica, rome, with the tomb of queen christina of sweden
- Pen and grey and black ink and grey wash with touches of yellow wash, within black ink framing lines, on buff paper;
signed and inscribed, in brown ink, on the mount: Franco Panini fecit / Veduta interna della Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano con il Deposito della Regina / Panini
Provenance
Prince W. Argoutinsky-Dolgoroukoff (L.2602d);
Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b);
sale, London, Christie's, 20 April 1993, lot 168
Condition
Laid down on original mount. Overall in very good condition. Few small brown stains, barely visible. Some brown stains around the edges of the mount. The 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
Francesco Panini, son of Giovanni Paolo Panini, was one of a number of accomplished artists who worked in his father's studio, satisfying the high demand for architectural drawings and paintings in his manner. Francesco made a number of drawings of St. Peter's, both exterior and interior. A similar drawing, The Scala Regia in Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome, with the statue of Constantine, was sold New York, Christie's, 24 January 2006, lot 45.