- 605
Bolognese School, 17th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bolognese School, 17th Century
- Study of a Hand
- black charcoal and brown oil heightened with reddish pink pastel on prepared beige paper
- 8 1/8 by 9 7/8 in.; 20.8 by 25 cm.
Provenance
Nathaniel Hone (L. 2793).
Condition
In generally good condition aside from minor stains and surface dirt throughout. The margins in particular are creased and in places are showing signs of cockling. There is a pin prick hole to the centre of the upper margin. There is a brown stain to the upper right corner and a further stain located directly below the ring finger. On the whole the medium is still fresh however there are areas where some rubbing has occurred.
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.