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ATTRIBUTED TO VITUS FELIX RIGL | An Architectural Motif (An Allegory of Literature?)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- An Architectural Motif (An Allegory of Literature?)
- Pen and black and brown ink and gray wash, over traces of pencil, heightened with white and indented for transfer, on faded blue paper, the verso reddened for transfer
- 351 by 265 mm; 13 3/4 by 10 1/2 in
Provenance
With Aaron Galleries, Glenview, NY
Condition
Hinge mounted along the top and centre of the drawing to a modern decorative mount. There are two vertical joining lines which both run down the centre of the sheet. There is some slight toning to the paper and the remains of some old mount marks to the extremities. There are a number of minor scattered stains and areas of surface dirt. The combination of media remain fresh and vibrant with the image strong. Sold in an Empire style, 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.
Catalogue Note
Little is known about the life of the Swabian artist Vitus Felix Rigl and drawings by the artist rarely appear at auction. Fine examples of his Rococo designs can, however, be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York1 and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.2 1. New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inv. no. 2007.98
2. Washington, D.C., The National Gallery of Art, inv. nos. 2002.45.1 and 2005.30.1
2. Washington, D.C., The National Gallery of Art, inv. nos. 2002.45.1 and 2005.30.1