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Lot 185
  • 185

Domenico Gnoli

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Domenico Gnoli
  • Carnavale
  • signé, titré, inscrit et daté 1957
  • encre et aquarelle sur papier
  • 50 x 70 cm; 19 11/16 x 27 9/16 in.

Provenance

Collection particulière, Miami
Collection particulière, Paris

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the background of the sky is more orange and vivid in the original. The work is executed on wove paper, attached to the overmount by 2 points along the upper edge. Are only visible under very close inspection : - 2 superficial creases (approx. 3 cm) located along the right edge, 20 cm from the extremity of the upper right corner, carefully restored - 3 minor creases (from 0.5 to 3 cm) located along the left edge, 26 cm from the extremity of the upper left corner, carefully restored - 2 minor creases (approx. 1cm) located at the extremity if the lower left corner - a water mark (approx. 0.5 x 2 cm) located along the lower edge, 22 cm from the extremity of the lower right corner Traces of previous mounting located along the edges are only visible on the back of the sheet. This work is in very good condition.
"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."