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Pietro Giacomo Palmieri
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pietro Giacomo Palmieri
- Moonlit landscape with Fishermen
- Pen and black ink and black, grey and brown wash over traces of black chalk heightened with white;
signed in pen and black ink, lower left: G. Palmieri
Condition
There are a number of tears at the lower margin that have been repaired/supported by tape which has been added around the outer edges of the sheet on the verso. There are two tears at the upper margin towards the right side. There are some losses to the medium more noticeable around the edges of the sheet outside of the framing lines. The medium remains strong in most places and the overall image is powerful with the white heightening remaining incredibly fresh.
Sold in a gilt 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."
Catalogue Note
Palmieri was born in Bologna, where he studied with Ercole Graziani. After living in Paris for eight years (1771-79), he moved to Turin, where he worked for the Savoy court as an advisor for the royal collection of prints and drawings. He also produced trompe l'oeil drawings which are very witty and accomplished compositions consisting of assemblages of prints. Palmieri was also known for his landscapes, a group which were engraved and published as Il Libro dei paessaggi in 1760.