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Bartolomeo Pinelli
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Bartolomeo Pinelli
- Prometheus and the Goddess Athena
- Pen and gray ink and gray and brown wash over traces of black chalk;bears partially decipherable inscription in pen and brown ink, verso: B. Pinelli. ...............Prometheus.
- 297 by 235 mm; 11¾ by 9¼ in
Condition
Some light brown stains located at the upper right corner and lower right corner of the sheet. There are some abrasions at the left margin, where there are some scratches to the surface of the sheet and therefore some losses to the medium. A slight ridge in the paper in the lower left corner. Medium remains strong and vibrant and overall image is strong.
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 present scene, taken from Greek Mythology, depicts Prometheus carving out a statue whilst the Goddess Athena holds a butterfly over the statue's head, bestowing it with a soul and giving it life. Another stylistically similar drawing of Perseus and Andromeda was on the London art market in 2010.1 Both drawings share the same dimensions and are framed within the same wash border which suggest they were once part of a larger series of drawings.
1. Sale, London, Christie's South Kensington, 9 December 2010, lot 1046
1. Sale, London, Christie's South Kensington, 9 December 2010, lot 1046