Lot 595
  • 595

Bolognese School, 17th Century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Bolognese School, 17th Century
  • Study of Three Putti
  • pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk
  • 8 1/2 by 6 1/4 in.; 22.3 by 16.2 cm.

Condition

Laid down on an acid card. In good condition aside from signs of light foxing throughout the sheet and a collection of light brown stains to the upper and lower center edges of the sheet. There are old fold marks in the upper right and lower right corners and what appear to be two ridges in the sheet due to paper defect; one to the left half of the bottom edge and the other to the lower left corner. There are two small blue stains to the lower edge of the sheet and a nick to the lower left corner.
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.