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Ubaldo Gandolfi
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Ubaldo Gandolfi
- Recto: a recumbent devil seen from behind;verso: study of an arm and a sword and a separate study of a left arm and hand
- Red chalk (recto and verso);
bears numbering in red chalk on the verso: 68
Provenance
A. Maggiori (L.3005b), bears his pen and ink attribution on the recto: Ubaldo Gandolfi fece; verso: Io Alless.Maggiori comprai/a Bologna il gior=/no 7 d' ott. dell'/anno 1792
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Red chalk remains fresh and vibrant. The pen and ink inscription on the verso can be seen ever so slightly on the recto. Small nicks at the upper margin, mainly concentrated at the left hand side. Very light scattered foxing recto and verso. There is a faint crease running vertically down the centre of the sheet. Overall in good condition, chalk is strong.
Sold in a rectangular gilded frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.