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Attributed to Jacopo da Ponte, called Jacopo Bassano Bassano del Grappa circa 1510 - 1592
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacopo da Ponte, called Jacopo Bassano
- figure studies, possibly for an adoration of the shepherds
- black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on blue paper
Condition
Overall condition is good, the paper is still blue and the chalks fresh. From the verso, traces of glue from an old mount are slightly visible in the top right corner. Few tiny stains, barely noticeable.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The style of the figures and in particular the profile of the male nude can be compared with Jacopo Bassano's paintings of the mid-sixteenth century, see for instance The Beheading of the Baptist now in the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen.1 The use of chalk is also quite comparable with the known drawings by the artist.
1. Alessandro Ballarin, Jacopo Bassano, Parte Prima 1531-1568, Padoa 1996, vol. II, reproduced fig. 577