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Donato Creti
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Donato Creti
- Two studies of heads: a bearded man with a fur hat and a young boy
- Pen and brown ink
- 8 5/8 x 6 1/2 inches
- 219 x 166 mm
Provenance
Private collection, Verona;
sale, Milan, Sotheby's, 8 May 2002, lot 1340,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
sale, Milan, Sotheby's, 8 May 2002, lot 1340,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
Literature
M. Riccomini, Donato Creti, Le opere su carta, Turin 2012, p. 67, no. 81.15, reproduced
Condition
Hinged at the four corners. Scattered foxing and a small light brown stain on the cheek of the bearded man. At the bottom a line slightly darker created by an old fold. Overall ink strong and image and paper fresh. Sold mounted and framed in a modern wooden 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.