Lot 56
  • 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

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.
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