Flemish School, circa 1600

There are a few brown stains, one more noticeable at the upper left corner and another towards the bottom half of the sheet. There is a red paint/gouache stain at the upper margin, towards the left hand side. There are a few tears in the sheet, one lower left corner, another at the lower right margin, where a piece of paper has been added to the verso for support. The lower right corner tip is missing and there is also a small tear nearby that has been supported by adding paper to the verso. The chalk is very fresh and vibrant and overall image still powerful.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This drawing records a Claudian period (1st century AD) relief, now in the Villa Medici, Rome, showing Apollo and Diana either side of the Urn of Orestes, with the Temple of Saturn behind.¹

1.  T. Hölscher, 'Augustus and Orestes,' Travaux du Centre d’archéologie méditerranéenne de l’Académie Polonaise des sciences, vol. 30. Etudes et travaux XV, 1990, pp. 165-166