- 638
Antonio Grano
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Antonio Grano
- Design for a ceiling with a Saint being crowned, surrounded by putti
- Pen and brown ink and light blue wash squared in black chalk for transfer;
bears numbering in black ink, verso: no 13
Condition
Some light scattered foxing, barely visible. Medium is fresh and wash strong and vibrant.
Attributed to Antonio Grano: Laid down. Drawing on verso slightly visible on recto. Some brown staining throughout, stronger in the lower right corner. Medium remains strong. (197 by 132 mm).
South Italian School: Three corners cut. A hole/tear in the sheet towards the right margin in the centre. Some brown staining and several creases in the paper. The medium remains relatively strong.
"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
For more information on the artist, Antonio Grano, see Catherine Monbeig Goguel's article Dans le sillage de Walter Vitzhum. De Naples à Palerme: L'identification du "Pseudo Nicola Maria Rossi", Antonio Grano in Le Dessin Napolitain, Actes du colloque international, Paris, 2008, pp.153-168.
Together with two other drawings: Attributed to Antonio Grano, Design for an altar crowned with a coat of arms held by putti, saints nearby, pen and grey ink and wash over traces of black chalk; inscribed in pen and brown ink: Althar Sti Caroli Boromei. / de Monsieur de Gran and South Italian School, early 17th Century, Design for a decoration of an elaborate niche with a Saint healing a sick person below.