Lot 325
  • 325

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
  • Study of two heads, wearing turbans, one in profile
  • Pen and black ink, point of the brush and brown, black and grey wash, over black chalk

Provenance

Sale, London, Christie's, 14 July 1961, part of lot 12 (as Mortimer);
with Alister Mathews, Bournemouth, from whom purchased, July 1961

Exhibited

Newcastle, 1964, no. 89 (as John Hamilton Mortimer);
Newcastle, 1974, no. 124, reproduced pl. XXXV

Condition

Laid down . Overall fresh and in good condition. Ink and wash 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. 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

A very handsome example of Bison's skilful use of pen and ink and wash, closely inspired by Giambattista Tiepolo's style.