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Florentine School, late 16th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Decorative frieze
- Watercolour and gouache over black chalk;
bears inscription in black chalk on the mount: Julio Clovio and bears numbering in pen and brown ink: F.11, also bears inscription in pen and brown ink on the back of the mount: bought at Rome of Gavin Hamilton
Provenance
Possibly Gavin Hamilton, according to an inscription on the back of the mount;
John McGouan (L.1496)
John McGouan (L.1496)
Condition
Laid down. The sheet has suffered somewhat. There are a number of tears and cracks throughout the sheet. There are areas of rubbing and abrasion where there are losses to the medium. Scattered foxing around the mount. However colours remain strong and image still powerful.
"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."