- 43
Roman School, 17th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Recto: Rebecca at the well; verso: Figure studies
- Pen and brown ink (recto and verso), within brown ink framing lines (recto);
inscribed on the recto in pen and brown ink at the top: Rachel, and on the verso: Tanti . Vescovi/...aco .come il Papa / quale and lettering: bbbgg and some accounts; in another hand in pen and ink in the centre: ?senese 500/...36.6
Condition
It has not been taken out of the frame. The drawing is shown double sided. The edges of the drawing are covered both side by the mount. Some minor soiling and surface dirt. The ink from the recto is visible in part on the verso but not viceversa. The drawing is nicely mounted and framed in a 19th century 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.
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This double-sided sheet seems to be the work of an artist influenced by Pietro da Cortona and working in the first half of the 17th century.