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Oriental Costume--Aglio, Agostino (and another artist)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An album of 21 costume watercolours. [early nineteenth-century]
- paper
Folio (368 x 265mm.), 21 watercolours, comprising 18 by Aglio (3 signed), and 3 in another hand, nineteenth-century mottled calf, flat spine, gilt border to sides, light wear to sides
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Aglio (1777-1857), who came to England from Italy in 1803 with William Wilkins, R.A., was known mainly as a landscape artist, but also painted subject paintings, portraits, theatrical scenes, and was involved in engraving and lithography. The subjects by Aglio are mostly of Near and Middle Eastern costume and include 'Mogul or Afghan chief', 'Saracen Emir', 'Melek Adel, Saladin's brother', 'An Indian Princess', 'Persian military costume', 'A Sassanian King', and 'Persian Warriors'. The 3 additional watercolours show people of Tripoli.