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Pietro Testa
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pietro Testa
- A sheet of various pen and ink sketches including a winged putto, two caricatural head studies, a branch of a tree and three nude figure studies
- Pen and brown ink;
bears inscription in pen and brown ink upper right: Rembrant and also bears later inscription in pencil on the reverse of the mount: Rembrandts
Condition
Laid down. Both top right and left corners of the sheet have been made up. A couple of small black stains, possibly studio stains. Pen and ink writing or drawing on the verso is slightly visible on the recto. Pen and ink remains strong and vibrant.
"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
This interesting group of studies gives us an insight into Testa's working methods and demonstrates a number of imaginative rapid sketches. These sketches are reminiscent of some of the studies used in Testa's prints of the mid 1630s.