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Giorgio Ghisi
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giorgio Ghisi
- Allegory of the Hunt (Bartsch 43; Lewis 21)
- Engraving
- Plate: 367 by 255mm; 14½ by 10in
- Sheet: 395 by 280mm; 15½ by 11in
Engraving after Luca Penni, 1556, a fine impression of the second state (of four), on paper with a Figure in Circle watermark (cf. Briquet 7578, dated 1573)
Condition
With small margins, in good condition apart from a very pale fox mark at extreme upper edge in the margin (away from image), a few horizontal folds at centre and at lower part of sheet, a short diagonal one across lower right corner (mainly visible verso), remains of a pen and ink initial at right of upper edge (in margin, away from image), unframed.
"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."