- 211
Attributed to Giulio Benso
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giulio Benso
- The Mocking of Christ
- Pen and brown ink and wash, squared for transfer in black chalk;
bears inscription on the mount, verso: Raccolta di S. M.G. San Gennari
Condition
Laid down on an old mount. The sheet has discolored somewhat and there is evidence of some minor staining to the right and lower edges. The pen and ink medium is in otherwise good condition with the image strong.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The composition of the present work must surely have been inspired by a lost painting of the same subject by Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse, now only known through a number of workshop copies.1
1. See M. Friedländer, Early Netherlandish Painting, 1972, VIII, pp. 31 and 92, no. 14, pl. 22