- 56
Venetian School, 16th Century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Recto: An extensive mountainous landscape with a couple in the foreground;Verso: A mountainous landscape with houses
- Pen and brown ink, recto; red chalk, verso;
illegibly inscribed, verso
Provenance
With Alfred Brod Gallery, London, 1964;
Denys Sutton, London,
by descent in the family to the present owner
Denys Sutton, London,
by descent in the family to the present owner
Condition
An old fold in the middle of the drawing and a trace of another in the upper part of the drawing. The drawing, at some point has been detached from a backing and paper has buckled a bit and there are three small areas where the drawing has been repaired with japan paper. Glue has stained the margins on the verso where the paper has yellowed quite a bit. There are a few cracks and small losses repaired. Some surface dirt. The drawing is sold mounted and framed in a modern, wooden and gilded 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.