MARINO MARINI | Cavallo e cavalieri (Horse and Riders)

Sale: Sotheby's, London, 17th July 1957, lot 25
Private Collection, United Kingdom (purchased at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount on the verso of the upper corners. The sheet is lightly time-stained and there is some mount staining along the edges. There are scattered spots of foxing, predominantly to the verso of the sheet and the lower edge of the border, which are not visible when framed. There is a flattened horizontal fold running across the lower edge of the sheet and two further flattened creases at the centre of the left edge, not visible when framed. There is some minor shrinkage to the pigment in the proper right arm of the standing figure with some associated flecks of loss. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Fondazione Marino Marini.