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Avanzino Nucci
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Description
- Avanzino Nucci
- Martyrdom of St. Stephen
- Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 July 1985, lot 31, purchased by Ralph Holland
Condition
Laid down. There is a hole in the sheet at the left margin, where the sheet beneath is visible and the area has been made up to blend in with the browns in the original sheet. Overall in good condition. Medium is fresh and 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
As Ralph Holland's notes indicate, another study by Avanzino Nucci for the same composition was sold London, Christie's, 12 April 1983, lot 36. Both are highly finished studies, but the drawing sold at Christie's is squared for transfer in black chalk, suggesting that it was the final modello for the commission.