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Francesco Simonini
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco Simonini
- Cavalier wearing a red sash, with his groom;Cavalier in a white coat
- a pair, both oil on canvas
- Each 56.8 cm x 44.1 cm
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 22 April 2005, lot 120.
Condition
Both canvases have been relined. The paint surfaces are both clear. Ultra violet inspection reveals a thin and uneven layer of varnish, and some minor localised retouchings in the sky and towards the lower margins of both. Both are offered in carved, painted gilt wood frames
"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
We are grateful to Professor Giancarlo Sestieri for endorsing the attribution to Simonini, on the basis of photographs.