- 599
Italian School, 17th Century
Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Italian School, 17th Century
- Choir of Angels
- an unidentified cut, purple collectors mark (lower left)
- pen and gray and brown ink and wash over black chalk
- 8 1/2 by 13 1/4 in.; 21.5 by 33.8 cm.
Condition
Window mounted and laid down on paper. In good condition aside from minor stains and surface dirt throughout. There is a slight crease down the centre of the sheet where the paper was hung to dry. To the right of where this crease terminates is an old hole which appears to have been repaired and retouched at some stage in its history. There are a few small losses to the sheet in the centre of the right edge. There is a pin prick hole in the right leg of the central figure playing the lute. The medium is fresh.
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.
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.