- 413
Florentine School, early 17th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- a young man wearing a hat and carrying a sack
- Red chalk, heightened with touches of white chalk, on paper washed terracotta
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 4 July 1972, lot 241 (as Batoni), purchased by Ralph Holland
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1974, no. 51, reproduced pl. XIV (as Attributed to Tanzio da Varallo);
London, 1975, no. 37 (as Attributed to Tanzio da Varallo);
Newcastle, 1982, no. 41 (as Attributed to Tanzio da Varallo)
London, 1975, no. 37 (as Attributed to Tanzio da Varallo);
Newcastle, 1982, no. 41 (as Attributed to Tanzio da Varallo)
Condition
Hinged on all sides to modern mount. Creases and small tear on left edge, and small loss top left corner. Also creases and some wear along top edge.
"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 attributed this drawing to Tanzio da Varallo, on the basis of comparison with figures in his paintings, and it was catalogued as such in all the exhibitions cited above. Although the medium is indeed reminiscent of Tanzio, the drawing itself seems less refined in handling and should more probably be seen as the work of a Florentine artist.