Lot 592
  • 592

Italian School, 18th Century

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Italian school, 18th century
  • Allegory of Winter
  • pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk within brown ink framing lines
  • 7 3/4 by 6 1/8 in.; 19.7 by 15.5 cm.

Condition

Window mounted. In generally good condition aside areas of minor staining and foxing throughout. There is an old pin prick hole on the figures left shoulder with a horizontal separation to the paper stemming from it and running to the left edge. There is a small tear to the lower edge of the sheet and a small hole in the paper, circa 30mm, above it.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.