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Salvator Rosa
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Salvator Rosa
- A group of thirteen figures and a mule, including a woman pointing to the right and resting her hand on a child's head
- Pen and brown ink;
bears numbering in pen and brown ink on the album page, upper right: 77
Provenance
Probably Queen Christina,
thence by inheritance to Decio Cardinal Azzolini,
then to Marchese Pompeo Azzolini;
Prince Livio Odescalchi,
thence by descent to Prince Ladislao Odescalchi;
With Galerie Gerda Bassenge, Berlin 1974, no. B77
thence by inheritance to Decio Cardinal Azzolini,
then to Marchese Pompeo Azzolini;
Prince Livio Odescalchi,
thence by descent to Prince Ladislao Odescalchi;
With Galerie Gerda Bassenge, Berlin 1974, no. B77
Literature
M. Mahoney, The Drawings of Salvator Rosa, 2 vols., New York and London 1977, vol. I, p. 304, no. 25.5, reproduced vol II, 25.5
Condition
Laid down on album page. Sheet has discoloured and there are a number of light brown stains scattered throughout. The medium is still relatively strong and overall image is readable, however medium has experienced some fading.
"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
Mahoney dates this characteristic sheet of studies between 1640 and 1649, during Rosa's time in Florence.