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'Pape Leon XII'. Panneau en micromosaique, Vincenzo Verdejo, Rome, vers 1823-1829
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Pape Leon XII'. Panneau en micromosaique, Vincenzo Verdejo, Rome, vers 1823-1829
- micromosaic
- Diam. plaque: 7.4cm., 2 7/8 in.
rond, signé V. Verdejo, dans un cadre en bois doré
Condition
plaque in overall good condition
"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
Annibale Sermattei della Genga (1760-1829), est le 252e pape sous le nom de Léon XII de 1823 à 1829. S'inscrivant dans une mouvance conservatrice, Léon XII publie en 1826, la lettre apostolique Quo graviora par laquelle il condamne la franc-maçonnerie, et essaya en vain de s'ingérer dans la politique interne des États catholiques. Il décède en 1829.
Vincenzo Verdejo est un mosaïciste de la première moitié du XIXe siècle, son atelier étant situé via Condotti no. 33, 34, 35. Il semble s'être spécialisé dans les portraits de papes, tel le portrait de Pius VII, acquis par Sir Arthur Gilbert, voir Jeanette Gabriel, The Gilbert Collection, Micromosaics, 2000, cat. 50.