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Pier Leone Ghezzi
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Pier Leone Ghezzi
- Portrait of a man in profile, wearing a soft cap
- Pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk, within partial brown ink framing lines;
bears inscription on an old backing sheet: Del Cav. Ghezzi distinto artista valente nei disegni specialmente di caricature / e piu notabilmente in lavori di smalto e d'incisione in pietre fine. Ebbe percio inca- / richi da diversi principi ed in particolare dal duca di Parma - V. Ticozzi / e il Lanzi che pur parla delle sue caricature e del suo modo di contraffare le / persone
Provenance
Milan, Sotheby's, 12 June 2006, lot 95
Condition
Hinge mounted in two places to the upper edge. There are some slight areas of light staining and surface dirt to the sheet and a small repaired tear to the upper right corner. Otherwise in fine condition with the medium fresh and vibrant throughout. Sold in a giltwood 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. 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."