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Mario Sironi
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mario Sironi
- Studio di figura (Study for a figure)
- signed Sironi (lower right)
- tempera, pencil and ink on paper - recto
- 19.5 by 14.9cm., 7¾ by 5⅞in.
Provenance
Claudia Gian Ferrari, Milan
Acquired from the above in 2005 by the late owner
Acquired from the above in 2005 by the late owner
Condition
Executed on lined cream wove paper, not laid down and affixed to a window mount at the corners. The left edge has been torn from a sketch book. The sheet is gently time-stained and is undulating due to the thick application of medium. There is a tiny spot of discolouration to the upper right corner, and very minor spots of scattered foxing. The verso has very minor spots of discolouration, predominantly to the upper left corner. Otherwise this work is in good condition.
"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."