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Girolamo Nerli
Estimate
13,000 - 15,000 AUD
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Description
- Girolamo Pieri Ballati Nerli
- THREE STUDIES FROM THE TIVOLI THEATRE
Condition
All works are in good condition. Works are framed (under glass) in gilded frames. (Rites of Spring) UV examination reveals possible retouching in garland (lower right). (The Dancer) UV examination reveals retouching in spots upper left, centre and down right edge; extensive retouching bottom right corner. (The Musician) UV examination reveals spot retouching across top and extensive repainting centre (in cape), face and hair.
"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
RITES OF SPRING (STUDY FOR DECORATION, TIVOLI THEATRE, SYDNEY)
Signed GP Nerli (lower left)
Oil on canvas on board
17 by 56.5cm
THE MUSICIAN (STUDY FOR DECORATION, TIVOLI THEATRE, SYDNEY)
Signed GP Nerli (lower left)
Oil on canvas board
27 by 17cm
THE DANCER (STUDY FOR DECORATION, TIVOLI THEATRE, SYDNEY)
Signed GP Nerli (lower left)
Oil on canvas board
27 by 17cm
PROVENANCE
Backhouse and Backhouse, Architects; thence by descent
Private collection, Sydney
Fine paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture, James R. Lawson, 19 June 1984, lot 24
Purchased from the above
These three panels would appear to be the original presentations for Nerli's larger, specifically commissed, final works painted to decorate the proscenium of the old vaudeville Tivoli Theatre, Castlereagh Street, Sydney which was destroyed by fire and rebuilt as the Embassy Theatre by the architects Backhouse and Backhouse.
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Signed GP Nerli (lower left)
Oil on canvas on board
17 by 56.5cm
THE MUSICIAN (STUDY FOR DECORATION, TIVOLI THEATRE, SYDNEY)
Signed GP Nerli (lower left)
Oil on canvas board
27 by 17cm
THE DANCER (STUDY FOR DECORATION, TIVOLI THEATRE, SYDNEY)
Signed GP Nerli (lower left)
Oil on canvas board
27 by 17cm
PROVENANCE
Backhouse and Backhouse, Architects; thence by descent
Private collection, Sydney
Fine paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture, James R. Lawson, 19 June 1984, lot 24
Purchased from the above
These three panels would appear to be the original presentations for Nerli's larger, specifically commissed, final works painted to decorate the proscenium of the old vaudeville Tivoli Theatre, Castlereagh Street, Sydney which was destroyed by fire and rebuilt as the Embassy Theatre by the architects Backhouse and Backhouse.
(3)