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Giacinto Gigante Italian, 1806-1876
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Giacinto Gigante
- Sorrento
signed and dated Gia. Gigante. 1845 l.l.; inscribed and dated Sorrento / 1845 l.r.
oil on canvas
- 49.5 by 76cm., 19½ by 30in.
Provenance
M. Newman Ltd., London
Acquired from the above by the grandfather of the present owner circa 1950; thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the grandfather of the present owner circa 1950; thence by descent
Condition
Original canvas. There are a few spots of scattered retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably within the sky, to the extreme lower left corner and to the standing priest's robes. There are some signs of faint craquelure and some pigment loss to the lower left corner, otherwise the paint surface is overall in good condition. Held in a decorative plaster moulded 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. 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."