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Pompeo Cesura, detto Pompeo dell'Aquila
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Pompeo Cesura, detto Pompeo dell'Aquila
- Mosè fa scaturire l'acqua da una roccia
- firmato in basso a destra: PONPEIVS. AQJLANVS. F
- olio su tavola, con un'aggiunta più tarda di 9 cm. lungo il bordo superiore
Condition
The catalogue illustration is representative. The support of this signed painting consists of three horizontal panels secured by dovetails and five vertical batters. The panel joins are visible to the naked eye as are some other paint losses. There is some panel damage at thr upper right. The paint surface is dirty and under a yellow varnish. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals several scattered retouchings throughout. The painting is offered in a later carved wood frame in good condition.
"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
La tavola, firmata per esteso PONPEIVS. AQJLANVS. F, è una rara opera del pittore abruzzese formatosi a Roma sulle opere di Raffaello e dei suoi seguaci. Dopo l'iniziale attività romana, di cui rimangono pochissime tracce, intorno al 1526 il Cesura tornò all'Aquila dove fu considerato il pittore ufficiale della città. Qui si diede ad una intensa attività pittorica, e tra le sue opere più importanti si ricordano il Noli me tangere per la chiesa di San Pietro Coppito, il Miracolo di sant'Antonio e l'Adorazione dei pastori per la chiesa di San Bernardino, opera ritenuta dalla critica il suo capolavoro. Negli ultimi anni della sua attività, intorno al 1565-1571, fu spesso a Roma dove dipinse la Deposizione per la chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia. Il Cesura fu anche scultore in legno, frescante e disegnatore per incisioni.