Lot 27
  • 27

Jacopo Chimenti, called Jacopo da Empoli

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jacopo Chimenti, called Jacopo da Empoli
  • A man standing, to right
  • Red chalk

Provenance

August Grahl;
Benno Geiger,
his sale, London, Sotheby's, Old Master Drawings, The property of a Gentleman living in Italy, 7 December 1920, part of lot 94

Exhibited

London, Royal Academy, The Paul Oppé Collection, 1958, no. 367

Condition

Laid down on the remains of a trimmed down mount. There are a number of small light brown stains to the figure's cloak and the lower right edge and some light foxing throughout. There is an old hole to the right of the figure's face and a small nick to the right hand side of the upper edge. The red chalk medium remains fresh and vibrant 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. 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."