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Antonio Mancini
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Antonio Mancini
- A roman beauty
- signed and inscribed 910 l.r.
- oil with pieces of glass on panel
- 98 by 54 cm.
Condition
Straight panel. Some filled in craquelure in the upper right corner. Some minor retouches in the hair of the lady. 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
From 1883 onwards, Mancini started to use an iron grid, one in his paintings and one in front of the model in order to get a better perspective and to paint 'exactly after nature'. He overpainted the grid with thick layers of paste, in which he put pieces of glass and mirror to get a more brilliant result and enhance the effects of light.
The present lot is an excellent example of Mancini's unique and advanced method of painting.