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Circle of Antonio del Pollaiolo
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Antonio del Pollaiolo
- saint john the baptist and a separate study of the head of a horse
- Pen and brown ink, irregular shape;
bears old attribution on the mount in pen and ink: And.a di Mantegna and on the verso in pencil: Saint Eustace
Provenance
Bears unidentified collector's dry stamp, top right;
Dr. Edgar Plan, Vienna
Dr. Edgar Plan, Vienna
Condition
Laid down. Cut irregularly to the right edge, the bottom corner and part of the bottom margin, and to the left corner and left hand edge. Badly repaired with tracing paper. The drawing appears to be on a type of old tracing paper. A few holes to the left of the leg, towards the left margin and another below the head of the horse. A few water stains in the mid and lower parts of the figure. Surface dirt and staining. Not 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
The head of the horse appears to be drawn by a different hand, and may be a slightly later addition.