Lot 422
  • 422

Federico Zuccaro

Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Federico Zuccaro
  • Joseph of Arimathea and the Virgin Mary at the foot of the Cross with adoring angels above
  • Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk, the margins of the composition indicated in black chalk

Provenance

Jonathan Richardson, Senior (L.2983, his mount with his attribution: Taddeo Zucchero, and shelf mark on the back: A.A. 28);
sale, London, Christie's, 9 December 1982, lot 159, purchased by Ralph Holland

Condition

Laid down. Overall in good condition. Some very faint light brown stains at the left margin, barely visible. Medium still 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."

Catalogue Note

Ralph Holland's notes indicate that at the time of the Christie's sale John Gere saw the drawing in the original and supported the attribution to Federico.