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Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called il Guercino
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Il Guercino
- Moses
- Pen and brown ink;bears old attribution in pencil, lower left: Guercino and again in a different hand, verso
- 185 by 256 mm; 7¼ by 10 1/8 in
Provenance
James Crabtree Esq;
with Baskett and Day, London, by 1984
with Baskett and Day, London, by 1984
Condition
Window mounted on a modern decorative mount. There is some minor foxing and staining to areas of the sheet. The pen and ink medium has fractionally sunk in areas, such as the eyes, however the image remains reasonably strong throughout. Sold in a replica late 16th Century style, Bolognese engraved panel frame.
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.
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 attribution of this drawing to Guercino was previously confirmed by the late Sir Denis Mahon.