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Italian School, 18th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- a series of twenty-two stage designs
- All pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk, within brown ink framing lines, some with brief sketches in black chalk or brown ink, verso;
most inscribed in brown ink with descriptions of the scene in the lower margin
Provenance
Sir Thomas Phillipps, Bart. (1792-1872);
by inhertance to his grandson, Thomas Fitzroy Phillipps Fenwick (1856-1938);
sold from his estate to Lionel Robinson, Esq.;
thence by inheritance to the present owners
by inhertance to his grandson, Thomas Fitzroy Phillipps Fenwick (1856-1938);
sold from his estate to Lionel Robinson, Esq.;
thence by inheritance to the present owners
Condition
Unframed. The pages are loose, and are rough at the left edge from where they were removed from the binding of the original sketchbook. The paper is slightly yellowed on some pages, but overall the condition is very good and the ink fresh and strong.
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.
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.