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Francesco Fontebasso
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Francesco Fontebasso
- A seated male nude with his arm raised
- Pen and black and grey ink, squared in brown chalk
Provenance
With Louis Meier, London, from whom purchased, 1955
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1960, no. 48;
Newcastle, 1964, no. 80;
Newcastle, 1974, no. 111, reproduced pl. XXXVIII;
London, 1975, no. 71
Newcastle, 1964, no. 80;
Newcastle, 1974, no. 111, reproduced pl. XXXVIII;
London, 1975, no. 71
Literature
M. Magrini, 'Francesco Fontebasso - I Disegni,' Saggi e Memorie, vol. 17, 1990, p. 177, no. 49, reproduced p. 360, fig. 80
Condition
Laid down on an old mount. Mark at top edge, seems to be ink line, perhaps a stamp. Surface dirt, but paper and ink 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 pointed out that this could be the same model as seen in a drawing from Benno Geiger's collection, exhibited London, P. & D. Colnaghi, Old Master Drawings, 1955, no. 77. Marina Magrini suggests it could be a front view of the similarly posed figure in a drawing at Princeton, and that they both derive from the pose of the antique statue known as the Borghese Warrior.1
1. M. Magrini, loc. cit.