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Lot 19
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Gherardo Cibo

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gherardo Cibo
  • a fantasy view: a rocky island with fortified buildings, a boat in the foreground
  • Pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white, on blue paper

Provenance

Denys Sutton, London,
by descent to the present owner

Condition

Glued only at the corners . The paper is uncut and therefore irregular to the right and bottom margins. A defect in the paper over the water to the right and one below on the rock looking like creases. Some mauve wash towards the right top near the margin. Some light brown staining at the top. Overall fresh and in quite good condition. Sold in a modern wooden and gilded frame.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

A characteristic work by the artist now known to be Gherardo Cibo.1  This combines his interest in landscape and trees, marine views and architecture, all of which can be found in his various drawings and sketch books.  See note to lot 18.

1.  A. Nesselrath, Gherardo Cibo, exhib. cat., San Severino Marche, 1989