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Attributed to Antonio Tempesta
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Antonio Tempesta
- A siege
- oil on pietra paesina, laid down on slate
- 8 1/4 by 29 1/8 in.; 21 by 74 cm.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 8 December 2006, lot 208;
There acquired by the present owner.
There acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
This work is made from two pieces of stone joined vertically through the center of the tower. The stone is unbroken, although there are cracks in the upper right and upper left. The paint layer has remained stable. All of the figures and animals seem to be in beautiful condition. The retouches to the vertical join in the center could be improved, and the work could probably be cleaned. However, it certainly looks very presentable as is and could be hung in its current state.
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."