- 88
Neapolitan School, 17th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Recto: Study of a young boy with his arms raised as if playing a musical instrument, and a separate study of his arm and part of his kneeVerso: Study of a clenched hand and a separate study of a head and raised arm
- Red chalk (recto and verso)
Condition
Hinged loosely to the mount. Scattered foxing throughout the sheet, both recto and verso. There is a brown ink stain, upper left corner on the verso that is also visible on the recto. There are several losses around the margin of the sheet, the lower right corner of sheet is missing and there are several nicks in the paper at the lower margin. The lower left corner of the sheet has been folded under. The study of the hand on the verso is slightly visible on the recto.
Medium remains fairly 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.
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
The recto of this drawing appears to be a study from life and depicts a young man holding a short stick with his right hand while pretending to play a stringed instrument. The subtle and soft use of the red chalk, and the strongly contrasted areas of light and shade, are similar to the style of Aniello Falcone. Although delicately drawn, this image has a strong effect, as do many of Falcone's figure studies.