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Cristiana Romalli
Senior Director Senior Specialist Old Master Drawings
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AVP Specialist Old Master Drawings
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Claire Anderson
Senior Cataloguer Old Master Drawings
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Mark Griffith-Jones
Director Specialist British Watercolours, Drawings and Portrait Miniatures
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Francesco Simonini
PARMA 1686 - 1753 FLORENCE OR VENICE
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
Senior Director Head of Department, Worldwide Old Master & Early British Drawings
+44 20 7293 5417
greg.rubinstein@sothebys.com
Cristiana Romalli
Senior Director Senior Specialist Old Master Drawings
+44 20 7293 5419
cristiana.romalli@sothebys.com
Alexander Faber
AVP Specialist Old Master Drawings
+1 212 606 7552
alexander.faber@sothebys.com
Claire Anderson
Senior Cataloguer Old Master Drawings
+44 20 7293 5333
claire.anderson@sothebys.com
Mark Griffith-Jones
Director Specialist British Watercolours, Drawings and Portrait Miniatures
+44 20 7293 5083
mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
Lot Number
Saleroom Notice
Condition Report
201
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
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.