- 557
Roman School, 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Rome, the interior of Saint Peter's, looking west towards the tomb of Saint Peter and the baldacchino, with pilgrims and other figures in the nave
- Oil on canvas
- 64,7 x 51,9 cm.; 25 1/2 by 20 3/8 in
huile sur toile
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Monaco, Sotheby's, December 6th 1987, lot 24 (as Vanvitelli) ;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, December 9th 2005, lot 140 (as Circle of Giovanni Paolo Panini) ;
Anonymous sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, October 16th 2007, lot 96 (as attributed to Vanvitelli), where acquired by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, December 9th 2005, lot 140 (as Circle of Giovanni Paolo Panini) ;
Anonymous sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, October 16th 2007, lot 96 (as attributed to Vanvitelli), where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
To the naked eye :
The painting appears in satisfactory condition.
It has been relined with wax during the first half of the 20th century.
We notice some losses and wears due to the abrasion of the frame, especially in the lower part and on the margins. We notice two restored dents and losses on the ceiling, one measuring 2cm.
The painting has been quite correctly cleaned during the second half of the 20th century.
Under UV light :
We notice some traces of an old varnish.
We notice a small retouche on the floor, on the left hand side.
Around the ceiling we notice the two retouches mentioned above.
"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."