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Genoese School, circa 1600
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Genoese School, circa 1600
- A ceiling design
- Pen and brown ink and wash over black and red chalk;
bears inscription, upper center: Perino del Vaga
Provenance
Giuseppe Vallardi, his numbering in red chalk, upper left: S.7
Condition
Hinge mounted. There is an old vertical fold line that runs down the center right half of the sheet and some small repaired tears to the four edges of the sheet. There is a small repaired pin prick hole to the upper center edge and some very minor surface dirt and staining in places. The work is in otherwise sound condition with the medium strong 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Stylistically close to Lazzaro Tavarone and Bernardo Castello, the present work fits closely within the tradition of elaborate and grandiose decorative schemes so often associated with Genoese palaces of this period.