Lot 89
  • 89

Bartolomeo Pinelli

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bartolomeo Pinelli
  • A seated woman
  • Black chalk;
    signed and dated in black chalk, lower right: Pinelli 1818 Roma / li 4 settembre / chi tu sai and bears a further inscription, lower left: collezione A. Perera

Provenance

A. Perera (according to the inscription on the drawing);
Valerio Mariani, Rome;
Private Collection

Exhibited

Rome, Palazzo Braschi, Bartolomeo Pinelli, 1956, no. 121

Literature

V. Mariani, 'Un disegno di Bartolomeo Pinelli', Strenna dei Romanisti, 1942, pp. 237-241, reproduced;
V. Mariani, Bartolomeo Pinelli, Rome 1948, pp. 71-73, pl. XXVII

Condition

Hinge mounted along the upper edge to a modern mount. There is some slight evidence of minor surface dirt to the extremities of the sheet and old repaired tears to the centre of the left edge and in a few places along the right edge. There is some light foxing to the upper right quarter. The sheet is in otherwise very fine condition with the black chalk medium fresh and vibrant throughout. Sold in a carved and gilded frame.
"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

See note to lot 87.