- 303
Attributed to Ciro Ferri
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ciro Ferri
- Recto: Study for a head of St. Ignatius Verso: Study of an arm and a separate study of a hand
- Black chalk with traces of white heightening on blue paper (recto and verso), with apparently later purple wash (recto);
bears signature, in pen and brown ink, lower right: C. Ferri fec.
Provenance
With Louis Meier, London, from whom purchased, circa 1955
Condition
Window mounted. Some staining around the outer edges of the sheet, most evident at the left margin. There is a purplish wash on the recto that appears to have been added later. The sheet has a number of creases - this perhaps due to where the sheet may have been previouslty laid down. Otherwise chalk relatively strong on recto and verso.
"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."
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