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Mario Nuzzi, called Mario de' Fiori Andrea Vaccaro Penna in Teverina 1603-1673 Rome Naples 1604 - 1670
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Mario Nuzzi, called Mario de' Fiori
- Tancred and Erminia, surrounded by a garland of flowers
- oil on canvas, unlined
- 100 by 130 cm.
Condition
Canvas is unlined. Picture is dirty and has probably not been cleaned or restored in decades. Overall the image presents a fresh image with strong details, and many of the flowers retain their impasto. UV light reveals scattered but isolated areas of retouching, primarily concentrated in the four corners, although the flowers and figures appear overwhelmingly devoid of retouching. Painting could respond well to cleaning and would brighten considerably. In a carved giltwood 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.
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
The subject is taken from Torquato Tasso's epic poem Gerusalemme Liberata (cantos 6 and 7) and depicts the Princess Erminia of Antioch discovering the wounded Tancred. While the garland of flowers is typical of Mario Nuzzi's style, the figures have been traditionally attributed to Andrea Vaccaro.