Lot 631
  • 631

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
  • Study figure for a Peasant woman holding a basket and rake
  • pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk
  • 6 3/4 by 4 1/4 in.; 17.1 by 10.8 cm.

Condition

In generally good condition aside from some minor stains and foxing to the margins, in particular to the right edge. There is a horizontal defect to the paper to the right edge that runs through the rake. The medium is fresh and vibrant.
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.

Catalogue Note

A more finished study for the same figure was sold at Sotheby's London, December 11, 1974, lot 26.