- 634
Venetian School, 17th Century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Venetian School, 17th century
- Head of an Old Man
- numbered in black ink 1186 (lower right)
- pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk;
- 4 5/8 by 3 1/8 in.; 11.8 by 81 cm.
Provenance
Gustave Soulier (L.1215a);
Henri Ledoux (L.2044).
Henri Ledoux (L.2044).
Condition
In generally good condition aside from evidence of foxing to the upper right quarter of the sheet and a light brown stain to the upper left corner. There is surface dirt throughout and a small abrasion to the surface of the sheet on the right edge. An old crease runs diagonally from the lower left corner to fractionally below the upper left corner. There are two tabs of old adhesive tape to the top corners of the verso. The sheet appears to be brittle and there are some small holes and a hairline crack in the sheet in the beard of the old man where the ink has bitten the paper.
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.