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Francesco Simonini
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Francesco Simonini
- A Battle Scene
- Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk, within partial brown ink framing lines;bears an extensive inscription in black chalk, verso
- 388 by 629 mm; 15¼ by 24¾ in
Provenance
Benjamin Sonnenberg,
his sale, New York, Sotheby Parke Bernet, 6-9 June 1979, lot 81
his sale, New York, Sotheby Parke Bernet, 6-9 June 1979, lot 81
Condition
Hinge mounted to a modern mount. There is an old vertical hanging line down the centre of the sheet and numerous small tears and repairs to the extremities. There is evidence of surface dirt and staining throughout. The pen and brown ink medium remains reasonably strong throughout and the image strong. Sold in a carved giltwood 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.