- 72
Italian School, 17th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- The Holy Family with the Infant St. John the Baptist
- Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk;
bears old attribution in black chalk, verso: Anibal Caraci and bears two sets of numbers verso: 480 and 25 - 7 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches
Provenance
Sale, Paris, Nouveau Drouot, 10 June 1988, lot 20,
where acquired by the present owner
where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Window mounted - mount covering edges of the recto. Dark red gouache stains in several places - most likely to be studio splashes or stains - one located in the center of the sheet and another two at the upper right margin. A brown stain at the upper margin of the sheet and a few other brown stains scattered throughout and surface dirt. Pen and ink and wash remain strong.
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.