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Andrea Lilio
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Andrea Lilio
- King David and Moses
- Pen and brown ink and wash heightened with white, squared for transfer in red chalk;
bears inscription in pen and brown ink: B
Provenance
With P & D Colnaghi, London, from whom purchased, April 1964 (as Italian, late 16th Century)
Condition
Laid down. There are some nicks to the upper edge of the sheet and a loss to the upper left quarter. An old crease runs the width of the sheet just above Moses' head and there are some losses to the left side of this. The white heightening is showing signs of oxidation in places but the pen and wash are still fresh throughout.
"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 rightly suggested by Mr. Holland, this drawing must have been for part of an architectural decoration. It has not been possible to find a connection but Lilio was active in several important decorative schemes in Rome at the end of the sixteenth century.