- 24
Attributed to Giulio Benso
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Giulio Benso
- Recto: A monk turning towards the left, his arms raised;Verso: An Angel annunciate seen in profile
- Black chalk heightened with white chalk on blue paper (recto and verso);
bears numbering and attribution in pencil, upper right: 5 / Palma il vecchio-
Provenance
Elie de Talleyrand-Périgord, Duc de Talleyrand;
by descent to his nephew, Manuel de Gonzalez de Andia, Duc de Dino,
his sale, Paris, Christie's, 26 June 2002, lot 6
by descent to his nephew, Manuel de Gonzalez de Andia, Duc de Dino,
his sale, Paris, Christie's, 26 June 2002, lot 6
Condition
Sold in modern wood and gilt frame, glazed on both sides. The edges of the sheet are uneven. A brown stain at the lower left corner and some pale spot stains and innk-type stains on the verso. Otherwise the condition fine, the paper still strong blue and the chalk fresh.
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.
Catalogue Note
The figure of a monk on the recto seems to be close to the eccentric style of Giulio Benso, which is more familiar in pen and ink than in chalk.