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Francesco Solimena
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Francesco Solimena
- Design for an altarpiece with a bishop performing a miracle
- Pen and brown ink and grey wash, over black chalk, within pen and grey ink framing lines;
arched top and bottom;
a pencil attribution Solimene was on the old backing paper, now removed
Provenance
Methuen Collection, Corsham Court, Wiltshire;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 1 December 1983, lot 285, purchased by Ralph Holland
sale, London, Sotheby's, 1 December 1983, lot 285, purchased by Ralph Holland
Literature
J. Byam Shaw, The Italian Drawings of the Frits Lugt Collection, Paris 1983, vol. I, p. 433, under no. 434
Condition
Hinged in a few places to the modern backing sheet. Some very slight beige staines at the bottom and towards the top edges, not very visible. Overall pen and ink and wash quite 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
James Byam Shaw noted that the present study is in the same technique and of the same shape and very similar dimensions as one in the Frits Lugt Collection, Fondation Custodia, Paris, and therefore that they may have been for the same commission.1
1. J. Byam Shaw, loc. cit., and reproduced vol. III, pl. 492