Lot 118
  • 118

Antonio Gionima

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Antonio Gionima
  • the death of sapphira
  • Pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white, over black chalk, within brown ink framing lines on paper laid down on canvas;
    bears old attribution and numbering in lower margin: Antonio Gionima. / 232 

Condition

Paper laid down on canvas on stretcher. Some losses to lower left corner and some damage from silverfish throughout - particularly at the upper and lower right edges. Some small water-type stains in the upper part of the sheet and a little oxidisation of the white heightening.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.