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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
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
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."
"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.