- 623
Venetian School, 18th Century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Venetian School, 18th century
- View of a Town by a River
- pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk
- 8 3/4 by 13 11/16 in.; 22.3 by 34.7 cm.
Condition
Window mounted. The paper has discolored to a light brown tint. Surface in good condition aside from some minor stains throughout, the most noticeable being to the left of the arch of the bridge and a water stain to the upper right corner. There is surface dirt to the extremities of the sheet which has probably accumulated under an old mount that has since been removed. There are two small nicks to the sheet, one to the lower left margin and the other to the lower left corner. There are some small indentations to the left half of the sheet.
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.