Lot 72
  • 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, versoAnibal Caraci and bears two sets of numbers verso480 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

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.