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Johannn Justin Preisler
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Johannn Justin Preisler
- Two drawings: War and Justice, after antique intaglios
- Both red chalk, within red chalk framing lines; oval;both inscribed in brown ink, versoWar: ..lta nel Cantoro. di mezzo da. Galleria / 2o. .... cav, Tondo bianca / Intaglio in Aguta Rigata di Bianco, e oscuraJustice: nel Tirata. di mezzo del Con... / Carrei d. Galleria scatola .ang. / Intaglio in Aguta macchiata
- Each: 139 by 112 mm; 5½ by 4½ in
Provenance
Harry Bober, New York,
by whom gifted to the late owner in 1954
by whom gifted to the late owner in 1954
Condition
Both works are window mounted to the same modern mount. There is some minor surface dirt to both drawings and a dark brown stain to the upper left of the figure of Justice. The pen and ink inscriptions to the verso of both sheets shows through in places. There is an old repaired tear to the right edge of the figure of Justice. The red chalk medium remains reasonably strong in both works. Sold in a modern wooden 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
As a young man, Preisler lived and studied in Italy for eight years where he must have met his compatriot, Baron Philipp von Stosch, an antiquarian, collector, diplomat and secret agent for the English.
Preisler probably executed these drawings, alongside four other similarly drawn sheets on the New York art market in 1990,1 for Stosch, after antique gemstones from the Baron's great collection, most of which are now housed in Berlin.2 1. See Mia N. Weiner, Old Master Drawings, 1990, no. 41
2. see L. Lewis, "Philipp von Stosch", Apollo, May 1967, p. 326
Preisler probably executed these drawings, alongside four other similarly drawn sheets on the New York art market in 1990,1 for Stosch, after antique gemstones from the Baron's great collection, most of which are now housed in Berlin.2 1. See Mia N. Weiner, Old Master Drawings, 1990, no. 41
2. see L. Lewis, "Philipp von Stosch", Apollo, May 1967, p. 326