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Simone Cantarini, called il Pesarese
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Simone Cantarini, called il Pesarese
- Sheet of studies including winged putti, full length figure studies, and various studies of the head of a young boy
- Pen and brown ink and traces of black chalk;bears numbering in black chalk, lower right: 10 and bears attribution in pen and brown ink, verso: Simon da Cesare
- 239 by 330 mm; 9½ by 13 in
Condition
Window mounted, mount covering the edges of the sheet, verso. Light brown staining throughout the sheet, a darker more prominent stain at the right margin. A couple of repaired tears, one near the upper margin in the centre and another at the lower margin in the centre. Pen and ink remains strong and vibrant.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present group of lively and animated sketches create a pleasing mise en page. Rapidly executed in pen and brown ink this is a rare example of one of Cantarini's study sheets in this medium. It has not been possible to connect any of the sketches with specific paintings, but winged putti do appear in many of his compositions and the studies seen here could be preliminary for a number of projects. Two of the full length figure studies may be for an Adoration of the Magi.
Cantarini's studies in chalk, especially red chalk, appear more frequently than his pen and ink studies which more frequently relate to one particular painting. The combination of studies, in which the artist has used the paper in different directions to produce quick but well considered sketches, is therefore interesting.
Another sheet of studies, comparable in technique, was on the London art market in 1996.1
1. Sale, London, Christie's, 2 July 1996, lot 40
Cantarini's studies in chalk, especially red chalk, appear more frequently than his pen and ink studies which more frequently relate to one particular painting. The combination of studies, in which the artist has used the paper in different directions to produce quick but well considered sketches, is therefore interesting.
Another sheet of studies, comparable in technique, was on the London art market in 1996.1
1. Sale, London, Christie's, 2 July 1996, lot 40