- 78
Italian School, 16th Century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Italian School, 16th Century
- A kneeling martyr
- Red chalk;
bears old attribution, verso: giovanno da san giovanni
Provenance
Purchased from Parsons, November 1910,
sale, London, Christie's, Master Drawings from the Oppé Collection, 5 December 2006, lot 10 (as Attributed to Matteo Rosselli)
sale, London, Christie's, Master Drawings from the Oppé Collection, 5 December 2006, lot 10 (as Attributed to Matteo Rosselli)
Condition
Hinge mounted by it's four corners to an old mount. There is a loss to the lower centre of the sheet (circa 18mm long) and another small loss to the lower left corner. The sheet has a number of old creases and fold marks throughout as well as stains to the upper centre, centre and left edge of the sheet. The red chalk remains in reasonably strong condition 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."
"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."