Giovanni Battista Busiri

Studley Prory, Oxfordshire ;
Vente Sotheby's à Londres, le 4 juillet 2007, lot 149, vendu 21 600 £

To the naked eye: Both gouaches appear to be in very good condition. They have been cleaned and show beautiful colors. Colisee : We can notice some very small black dots in the sky and some small losses of gouaches on the right of the Colisee in the sky Tivoli : the very lower part of the pink edge is a bit damage by water. Under the U.V. light: We cannot notice any restorations.
"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."

Dans des cadres du XVIIIe siècle