Giovanni Battista Busiri Rome 1698 - 1757

Studley Priory, Oxfordshire

Sold in an 18th Century carved and gilded wood frame. There is a small loss to the pigment at the lower left margin, near the tree trunks. Some isolated, pale grey spots in the upper centre. Very slight abrasion to the edges of the sheet, with some loss of pigment to the painted border. Otherwise the condition is very good indeed and the gouache still fresh. The backing board bears a label stating: 'J. Richiardi,/Carver and Gilder,/Picture Frame-Maker/To their Royal Highnesses/The Prince of Wales/and/The Bishop of Osnaburg/At the corner of Swallow-street, Piccadilly,/oppofite St. James's Church, London
"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."

Sold in a late 18th English century carved and gilded wooden frame.