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Bartolomeo Pinelli
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Bartolomeo Pinelli
- A group of seven mythological scenes, including, Perseus and Medusa, Hercules and the Cretan Bull and Hercules killing the giants Alcyoneus and Porphyrion
- All black chalk
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 24 March 1964, part of lot 74, purchased by Ralph Holland
Condition
The Golden Ass:
Some very minor surface dirt to the edges of the sheet. There is a repaired tear to the lower right corner. Otherwise in very good condition with the medium fresh and vibrant.
"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
and an illustration to the Golden Ass of Lucius Apuleius, point of the brush and brown wash over black chalk, 212 by 295 mm, signed and dated: Pinelli fece 1813 Roma and inscribed Apulejo l'innammora d'lucida l'asino d'oro di lucio Apulejo