- 61
Benedetto Luti
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Benedetto Luti
- Study of a seated male nude, his arm outstretched
- Red chalk heightened with white chalk;
bears later letter and numbering in pencil, lower right: A23 (?) - 42.3 by 28cm.
Provenance
Sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 17 October 2007, lot 67
Condition
Laid down. Tip of the lower right corner missing. Scattered brown staining throughout the sheet, more evident along the left side of the sheet. A more prominent brown stain at the level of his bent knee. There are a number of small holes in the sheet. A few located at the upper margin, two in the centre and one at the upper right corner. Another small hole at the lower margin in the centre. Surface dirt. There are some undulations in the sheet where it has been laid down and there is a small crease at the lower margin towards the right corner. Overall the red chalk remains strong.
Sold in a simple painted wooden 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. 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."