- 147
French School, 18th Century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- French School, 18th Century
- The interior of St. Peter's, Rome
- Pen and black ink and brown wash over black chalk, within black ink framing lines
Condition
Laid down on card. There are some very minor abrasions to areas of the sheet. Otherwise in good, fresh condition with the medium strong throughout.
"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
This image of the high altar of St. Peter's, set beneath Bernini's magnificent baldacchino, is reminiscent of other treatments of the same scene by Louis-Jean Desprez, who made a number of drawings and prints of this famous vista. One of these, produced in collaboration with Francesco Piranesi as part of a series of engraved views of Italy, is a highly atmospheric depiction of the Illumination of the Cross in St. Peter's on Good Friday.1
1. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, inv. no. M.88.30