- 182
Bolognese School circa 1600
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- a seated male nude, seen in profile to the left, looking up
Black chalk, with a trace of red chalk
Provenance
Sir Joshua Reynolds (L.2634);
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 29 January 1997, lot 141
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 29 January 1997, lot 141
Condition
Unframed. Laid down. The remains of a vertical fold at the centre. There are small losses to all but the lower right corner. There is a slight pencil line mark at the upper left, where there is also a small brown stain. Otherwise, all marks appear to be inherent to the (slightly course, packing-like) paper. The chalk is still strong.
"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
This drawing appears to be by a follower of Giovanni Lanfranco.