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François de Nomé, detto Monsù Desiderio
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- François de Nomé, detto Monsù Desiderio
- Prospettiva teatrale con sacrificio di Abramo
- olio su tela
Provenance
Collezione A. Thesinger-Graham, Londra;
Collezione Senatore Angiolillo, Roma;
Semenzato Venezia, 12 Ottobre 1985.
Collezione Senatore Angiolillo, Roma;
Semenzato Venezia, 12 Ottobre 1985.
Literature
The fantastic visions of Monsù Desiderio at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, catalogo della mostra, Sarasota (Florida), John and Marble Ringling Museum of Art, 1950, p. 21, cat. n. 28, illustrato tav. 30;
F. Sluys, Didier Barra et François de Nomé dit Monsù Desiderio, Parigi 1961, cat. n. 21, p. 64;
M. R. Nappi, François de Nomé e Didier Barra, l'enigma Monsù Desiderio, Città di Castello 1991, cat. n. A 74, p. 144, illustrato.
Condition
Though the tonality of the catalogue illustration is representative, the painting is far richer and more detailed than the rather flat impression given by the photograph. The canvas has a recent effective relining and is offered in a later rich carved wood frame. To the naked eye the paint surface appears secure with apparently no losses or damages. However, some parts of the sky and the extreme left of the canvas do appear a little thin. When inspected under ultraviolet light some scattered retouchings flouresce. There has been some quite extensive repainting in the sky but the majority of the painting is well preserved.
"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
Il fantasioso dipinto di formato orizzontale è una variante leggermente più ampia della tavola conservata alla Nàrodni Galerie di Praga eseguita nel 1620 (vedi M. R. Nappi, François de Nomé e Didier Barra, l'enigma Monsù Desiderio, Città di Castello 1991, n. A 73, p. 143, illustrato).