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Stefano della Bella
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Stefano della Bella
- A costume design for a Moor, bust length
- Point of the brush and grey and pink wash, over black chalk
Provenance
Probably Jonathan Richardson, Senior;
Henry Scipio Reitlinger (L.2274a);
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 December 1953, part of lot 28, for £42, to Hans Calmann;
with P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London;
New York, Christie's, 12 January 1995, part of lot 34
Henry Scipio Reitlinger (L.2274a);
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 December 1953, part of lot 28, for £42, to Hans Calmann;
with P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London;
New York, Christie's, 12 January 1995, part of lot 34
Condition
Window mounted. There are areas of light staining and foxing throughout. The paper has very slightly discoloured, though the medium is still relatively fresh throughout.
"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."