Lot 135
  • 135

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
  • Study of putti carrying a garland of flowers
  • Pen and brown ink over black chalk;
    signed in black chalk, lower right: Bison
  • 5 1/8 x 10 inches

Provenance

Dukes of Litta;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 25 November 1971, lot 68

Condition

Window mounted. Overall in good condition. The sheet has been made up at the lower right hand corner where it is visible that another piece of paper has been added in a previous restoration job. There is a tiny brown stain at the upper margin at the centre. The pen and ink remain very 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.
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

This drawing is similar in style and technique to one sold, Milan, Sotheby's, 22 June 2004, lot 104