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Giovacchino Belli
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovacchino Belli
- Design for an oil lamp, after Giambologna's Bird Catcher
- Pen and grey ink and brown ink and grey and yellow wash over black chalk;
signed with initials in pen and brown ink and yellow wash, upper right: GB;
includes scale in black chalk at lower margin
Condition
Hinged to mount at upper margin. Overall in good condition. Two small circular holes at the left margin, most probably where the sheet was previously kept in a binding or album. A tiny tear at the lower left corner. A few light brown stains, barely visible. Pen and ink and wash remain strong and vibrant.
Sold in a simple wood 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."
Catalogue Note
Giovacchino Belli was a Roman silversmith who took over his father Vincenzo's workshop in the Via del Teatro Valle. There are drawings by Giovacchino in the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York.
The figure is after a model by the celebrated Flemish sculptor, Giambologna (1529 - 1608).
For other designs by Belli see lot 143.