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Pietro Antonio Novelli
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pietro Antonio Novelli
- The Holy Family enthroned in the clouds, with a monk in adoration
- Pen and brown ink and grey wash within brown ink framing lines with arched top;
signed and dated in pen and brown ink, lower left, partially obscured: Pietro Ant. Novelli f. 1761
Provenance
Kurt Meissner, Zürich (his mark, verso, not in Lugt);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 5 July 2006, lot 186
sale, London, Sotheby's, 5 July 2006, lot 186
Exhibited
Bremen, Kunsthalle and Zürich, Kunsthaus, Handzeichnungen alter Meister aus Schweizer Privatbesitz, 1967, pp. 66-67, no. 126, reproduced;
Pfäffikon, Seedam-Kulturzentrum and Geneva, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Venezianische Kunst in Schweiz und in Liechtenstein, 1978, no. 121;
Zürich, Galerie Kurt Meissner, Hundert Zeichnungen aus Fünf Jahrhunderten, 1984, p. 57, cat. no. 58, reproduced
Pfäffikon, Seedam-Kulturzentrum and Geneva, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Venezianische Kunst in Schweiz und in Liechtenstein, 1978, no. 121;
Zürich, Galerie Kurt Meissner, Hundert Zeichnungen aus Fünf Jahrhunderten, 1984, p. 57, cat. no. 58, reproduced
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the left margin. Overall in very good condition. Pen and ink remains fresh and 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."