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Entourage d'Orazio Gentileschi
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Sainte Cécile et l'ange
- Huile sur toile
Condition
The painting is in good overall condition.
It has a recent relining correctly done.
There are some punctual retouchings in the hair of St Cecilia, in her sleeves and her left hand, and in the angel's wings, visible to the naked eye.
There is a small paint loss in the angel's clothing.
Some restorations on the left edge in the lower part of the painting.
UV light:
Restorations previously mentioned.
"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 composition est basée sur une oeuvre autographe d'Orazio Gentileschi et Giovanni Lanfranco conservée à Washington, National Gallery of Art (Collection Samuel H. Kress; Voir K. Christiansen et J.W. Mann, Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi, New York 2001, pp. 154-5, no. 31, reproduit).