Lot 7
  • 7

Attributed to Elisabetta Sirani

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Elisabetta Sirani
  • Study of a female head, gazing downwards
  • Black chalk;
    bears old attribution in pen and brown ink on the mount:  gio.and.a Sirani
  • 8¼in by 5½in

Provenance

Jonathan Richardson, Junior (L.2170), his original mount

Condition

Laid down on Richardson mount. Some light brown staining throughout the sheet. There is a small hole in her neck that has been made up/filled in. Surface dirt. Darker brown stains located in her hair. Chalk remains quite strong. Sold in a gilded frame with decorative beading.
"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."