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Giovanni Battista della Rovere, called Il Fiammenghino
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Giovanni Battista della Rovere, called Il Fiammenghino
- Christ in glory, adored by the Virgin, St. Francis, a saint and angels
- Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk, shaped for the architectural setting;
bears signature and date in brown ink, verso: G.B.R. / 1616 28 luio bresa
Condition
Laid down on Japan paper. Old vertical fold down centre. Various other unevennesses in paper surface. Paper a little soiled in places, especially at margins. Some light foxing. Otherwise reasonably good condition. Sold in a modern gilded wood 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Typical of the graphic style of Giovanni Battista della Rovere, this finished study for the decoration of a chapel could have been made in connection with his work at the Sacro Monte di Orta (Orta San Giulio, Novara). There, between 1608 and 1616, della Rovere frescoed stories related to the life of St. Francis. The artist's initials on the verso are possibly autograph, together with the date of 1616, which could accord with his work at the Sacro Monte.