Lot 4
  • 4

Italo-Flemish School, circa 1600

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Exodus
  • Pen and brown ink and wash, with corrections in white heightening, over black chalk;
    bears numbering, top right: 8 and attribution, lower left: Mathurino.

Provenance

Sir Thomas Lawrence (L.2445)

Condition

Laid down (black chalk sketches on the reverse). Very slight surface dirt, but overall condition very good and fresh.
"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

Though surely executed in Italy, by an artist with a knowledge of the works of Polidoro da Caravaggio, this accomplished drawing would seem on balance to be by a Northern hand.