- 105
Francesco Guardi
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco Guardi
- Study for a trophy including a cuirass at the bottom, a round shield and arms surrounded by a helmet with a swan at the top
- Pen and brown ink and point of the brush and black and gray and brown wash over black chalk;
bears a contemporary inscription in black chalk, cut left and right, partially legible, verso: questo distrutto? ..tempo/...in Sua di ogni Parola../..di queste buone in Gua../Dio anco...e a Giovin di ../..../il Suo mal di fa un Sol../demonio fa a poco a poco intui../..non in quel Giovine basto/..poca puo incatenare?.........../in una Giovane Continua../..no asse l'animo prescritto/a Sua ogni uno Dio..dei/..ol Nome...
Condition
Hinged at upper margin to18th century mount. Overall in fairly good condition, some surface dirt and some brown staining.
Sold in a 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.
Catalogue Note
See note to the previous lot.