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JACOPO VIGNALI | Study of an executioner brandishing his sword
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacopo Vignali
- Study of an executioner brandishing his sword
- Red chalk, on faded blue paper;bears numbering in violet ink, upper right: 116
- 362 by 209 mm
Provenance
Carlo Prayer (L. 2044);
Juan and Felix Bernasconi (bears their pen inscription on the verso);
sale, London, Phillips, 7 July 1999, lot 74;
sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 16 June 2009, lot 579
Juan and Felix Bernasconi (bears their pen inscription on the verso);
sale, London, Phillips, 7 July 1999, lot 74;
sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 16 June 2009, lot 579
Condition
Hinge mounted to a modern mount. There is evidence of minor staining and surface dirt to the extremities of the sheet and some fading to the blue tone of the paper over time. The red chalk media remains in fair condition throughout. Sold unframed.
"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."