- 754
Giovanni Battista Torriglia
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Giovanni Battista Torriglia
- The Storyteller
- signed G.B. Torriglia (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 17 by 24 1/2 in.; 43.2 by 62.2 cm.
Provenance
Acquired by the great-grandfather of present owner in 1910.
Condition
The canvas is unlined. The surface is in generally good condition aside for some slight craquelure in the upper left corner and a minor loss at the lower left edge. Under UV; inpainting is visible in the hands and face of the man to the far right, in the neck and shawl of the woman standing behind the table and scattered in the background. Varnish has been selectively applied.
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.