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Domenico Piola
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Domenico Piola
- The Sacrifice of Abel
- Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk
Provenance
With Martin Gregory and Rafael Valls, London, from whom purchased, 1969
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1974, no. 78, reproduced pl. XXVI;
London, 1975, no. 53;
Newcastle, 1982, no.64
London, 1975, no. 53;
Newcastle, 1982, no.64
Condition
Laid down. Overall in good condition. Tip of lower left corner missing. Sheet is torn slightly at the lower margin. A few brown spots located upper right side of sheet. Pen and ink and wash strong.
"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
Ralph Holland recorded in his notes the existence of a comparable drawing by Piola, a study for a painted Allegory of the Arts, in Palazzo Rosso, Genoa.