Lot 141
  • 141

Luigi Valadier (Rome 1726 - 1785) and Workshop

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • A: Recto: A design for a spirit stand; Verso: Another design/plan for the same spirit standB: A design for a soup tureen and cover, with plans for a lid
  • A:  Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk (recto), pen and brown ink over black chalk (verso)
    bears inventory number verso in pen and brown ink: 474

    B:  Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk;
    inscribed with various working measurements, in pen and brown ink, along the right side of the sheet

Condition

A: Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. A light brown stain located upper left of the sheet. Otherwise in very good condition - pen and ink and chalk remain strong. B: Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Some light staining around the edges of the sheet. A few light brown stains upper centre within the plan for the lid. A few creases at the lower margin. Some surface dirt. Overall in fairly good condition - pen and ink and chalk remain strong. Both sold in simple dark wood frames.
"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."