- 174
Attributed to Antonio Gianlisi the Younger
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Antonio Gianlisi the Younger
- Still life with a sword, a pistol, flowers and other paraphernalia displayed upon a richly embroidered carpet
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 3 July 1985, lot 117, for £4,400 (as Francesco Gianlisi).
Condition
The canvas has an old loose relining. The paint surface is generally secure, with some signs of old lifting, and is in fair condition with much of the original impasto remaining in the lighter pigments. Inspection under UV light reveals some old scattered retouchings throughout.
Offered in a plain painted wooden frame in fair 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Fred G. Meijer of the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie for proposing an attribution to Antonio, rather than Francesco, Gianlisi.