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Paganini, Niccolò
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Paganini, Niccolò
- Contemporary pencil sketches of Paganini's head
- Annoté en haut à gauche Braham (?) et en haut à droite Paganini
- pencil on paper
- 21 x 15,5 cm ; 8 1/4 by 6 in
two working sketches of Paganini's head, apparently drawn from life, together with a pianist (possibly Sivori) and a violinist (possibly Belloni), executed in lead pencil on paper (21 x 15.5cm), French school, probably 1830s, fold-marks and browning to paper
Provenance
From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).
Literature
F. Lesure, Collection musicale André Meyer, Abbeville, 1961, p.105 and reproduced pl.194
Condition
This pencil drawing is in a fine old wooden frame. There has been some creasing and splitting along folds in the paper which very slightly affects the two images of Paganinis head. Whereas the sketches of Paganinis head appear spontaneous, those of the pianist and violinist standing behind the pianist are finely executed and appear finished
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"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
These sketches of Paganini's head give the very appearance of having been done from life, possibly as the great violinist was performing.