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Matteo Rosselli
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Matteo Rosselli
- esther before ahasuerus
Red chalk
Provenance
Jonathan Richardson, Jnr. (L.2170), his mount and attribution Matteo Rosselli; bears attribution in pen and ink on the backing: Matteo Rosselli, Fiorentino 1578-1650;
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 26 January 1965, lot 142;
idem, 20 July 1967, part of lot 129, bought by Colnaghi
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 26 January 1965, lot 142;
idem, 20 July 1967, part of lot 129, bought by Colnaghi
Condition
Laid down on old mount, unframed. A small horizontal tear at center lower edge. Two small light brown stains to lower right of the one, and very small brown stains across Esther's chest. A horizontal fault in the paper across top, and a tiny hole with a little discoloration just below it, at the center. Two less noticeable horizontal faults across lower part. Overall, however, the condition is good and the chalk very strong and fresh.
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.