Lot 738
  • 738

Domenico Mondo

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Domenico Mondo
  • Portrait of Maria Cavalcanti Ametrano (before 1732-1764), Duchess of San Donato
  • inscribed, lower edge: MARIA CAVALCANTE AMETRANO, DUCHESSA DI / DONATO MOGLIE DI PAOLO SAMBIASE DUCA DI MALVI
  • oil on canvas
  • 40 by 28 1/8 in.; 101.8 by 73.8 cm.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Chicago, Susanin's Auctions, 6 December 2014, lot 6218 (as Studio of Francesco Solimena);
Acquired at the above sale by the present collector.

Condition

Oil on canvas, newly lined and with a new stretcher. The surface is in generally good condition. There is a fine, stable web of craquelure visible over the subjects face and through the curtain behind her. Surface dirt and a mottled varnish. Under UV light, retouches are visible throughout the figures face and costume to address previous losses and craquelure. Some heavier retouching to the figures red belt.
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.
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