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Roman School, 16th Century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Roman School, 16th Century
- Study of a frieze with children playing
- Pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white, within brown ink framing lines;
bears inscription on the mount: By P. Battoni from the ruins in Herculaneum - from Sir J Reynolds's Collectn. - 42 7/8 x 9 inches
- 109 x 231 mm
Provenance
Probably Sir Joshua Reynolds;
sale, London, Christie's, 12 December 1985, lot 539,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
sale, London, Christie's, 12 December 1985, lot 539,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
Literature
Linie, Licht und Schatten, Meisterzeichnungen und Skulpturen der Sammlung Jan und Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski, exhib. cat., Berlin 1999, p. 416, reproduced;
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, exhib. cat., Berlin 1999, p. 415, reproduced
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, exhib. cat., Berlin 1999, p. 415, reproduced
Condition
Laid down on an old mount. There is a horizontal line of abrasion running across the upper section of the sheet, resulting in the loss of some white heightening in places. There are further minor abrasions throughout with some additional losses of white heightening. The image as a whole remains strong. Sold in a painted and gilt wood frame.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.