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Andrea Locatelli
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Andrea Locatelli
- A river landscape with figures on the bank
- Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk, within pen and brown ink framing lines
- 304 by 465 mm; 12 by 18ΒΌ in
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Light scattered foxing throughout sheet, more concentrated in the upper right and lower right corners of the sheet. Medium remains fresh and vibrant.
"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
There are very few surviving drawings by the landscape artist, Andrea Locatelli, who was considered one of the most important painters of landscape in Rome, working for prestigious families including the Ruspolis, Albanis and Ottonbonis. For other drawings by Locatelli see A. Busiri Vici, Andrea Locatelli e il paesaggio romano del settecento, Rome 1976, nos. 1d-12d.