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Ippolito Caffi Belluno 1809 - Lissa 1866
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Vue de la place Saint Pierre, Rome
- Signé, situé et daté en bas vers la droite Caffi Dip. Roma Piazza S. Pietro 1843
- Aquarelle sur papier
- 23,5 x 43,5 cm ; 9 1/4 by 17 1/8 in
Provenance
Galerie Cesare Lampronti, Rome, le 12 mai 2002
Exhibited
Caffi, Luci del Mediterraneo, Belluno, Rome, 2005-2006, p. 154, n° 56, reproduit
Condition
- The paper warps slightly
- Small stains scattered on the surface
- Few stains in the sky visible on the photograph of the printed catalogue
- The photograph of the printed catalogue is too light in particular around the whites.
"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
Exécutée en 1843, cette aquarelle montre dans une vue panoramique le très vaste espace architectural de la place Saint Pierre. La prise de vue en grand angle réduit la taille des personnages et intensifie l'immensité de la place.