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Federico Zuccaro
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Federico Zuccaro
- Portrait of a man playing a horn
- Black and red chalk
- 9 1/4 x 6 inches
- 235 x 155 mm
Provenance
Jean-Denis Lempereur (L.1740);
A.P.F. Robert-Dumesnil (L.2200);
Juan and Felix Bernasconi (bears their pen inscription on the verso with the date 1977, now partly covered by a backing paper),
sale, London, Christie's, 1 April 1987, lot 44,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
A.P.F. Robert-Dumesnil (L.2200);
Juan and Felix Bernasconi (bears their pen inscription on the verso with the date 1977, now partly covered by a backing paper),
sale, London, Christie's, 1 April 1987, lot 44,
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, reproduced p. 420;
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, exhib. cat., Berlin 1999, reproduced p. 419
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, exhib. cat., Berlin 1999, reproduced p. 419
Condition
Hinged in three places on the new mount. On the verso a backing sheet has been attached towards the corners probably to separate the sheet from the new mount. Stains at the top corners from the glue and the drawing is slightly stained around the margins and some light staining also scattered on the sheet. Tiny little foxing and some surface dirt. The drawing and chalk is still fresh. It is sold mounted and framed in a modern carved and gilded frame.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Spontaneous portrait drawings such as this are among the most touching studies left to us by Federico Zuccaro, giving a fascinating insight into his daily life, the people he knew and met, or just those whom he observed during his travels. The most famous group of Federico's portraits of this type were drawn during his visits, in the years 1576-77, to the Badia di Vallombrosa. This drawing is an excellent example of the way the artist typically uses the two colours of chalk to capture the flesh tones, and to highlight part of the horn, the ends of the sleeves and the white collar.