- 402
Follower of Francesco Zuccarelli
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco Zuccarelli
- Landscape with bathers and figures resting by the water
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has an old relining and dirty yellow varnish. A significant amount of texture and impasto is still intact in the foreground.
There are missing flakes along the lower left margin, and small areas of dark retouching along lower left margin visible with the naked eye under strong light.
Inspection under ultraviolet light showed an uneven varnish, old retouching in the sky, and also in the foliage along the lower margin.
"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
On the basis of photographs Dott.ssa Federica Spadotto has kindly suggested a possible attribution to Antonio Diziani (1737-1797), whose work was strongly influenced by that of Zuccarelli.