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Vincenzo Gemito
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Vincenzo Gemito
- Study of a Dolphin and a Dolphin's skull
- Pen and brown ink and wash over pencil;
signed and dated in pen and brown ink, lower left: V. Gemito/1923 and bears the number 50, verso, in black chalk
Exhibited
London, Trinity Fine Art and A. Pallesi & C, Vincenzo Gemito Drawings, 2008, no. 12
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. The sheet has slightly discoloured (evident when looking at the edges of the sheet which were protected by previous mounting). A few tiny scattered fox marks and some staining, more prominent at the right margin. Traces of red chalk upper left (possibly studio marks/stains). The medium remains strong and vibrant. 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."