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Luigi Valadier (Rome 1726 - 1785) and Workshop
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Design for a shaving dish and ewer
- Pen and brown ink and grey wash over black chalk within double pen and brown ink framing lines
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Light scattered foxing around the margins of the sheet, most noticeable along the lower margin. A few repaired tears around the margins. The lower right corner has been made up and there is a small tear. There is also a small tear at the upper left corner. A few brown ink splashes/studio stains located between the dish and the ewer. Overall in good condition - pen and ink and wash remain strong and vibrant - minor condition issues are concentrated around the edges of the sheet leaving the main composition in a good state.
Sold in a 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. 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."