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Gervasio Gatti
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Gervasio Gatti
- Portrait of a young boy, half length, his hand resting on a ledge beside an open book
- oil on canvas
Exhibited
Milan, Palazzo Reale, L´Arte delle Donne dal Rinascimento al Surrealismo, 5 December 2007 - 9 March 2008.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is much too contrasted and much too red in tone. The paint surface is generally quite well preserved though beginning to wear a little thin in a few isolated areas.
There is a restored damage to the right of the boy’s face approximately 5 by 3 cm., some further restored damage at the centre right margin in the background and further very minor restored damages to the lower right background. There are some localised areas of tiny spot retouchings notably on the boy’s face, though these are very minor in nature, and to his right sleeve and fingers. There is also some strengthening within the folds of the sleeve of his left sleeve.
Under UV light:
The varnish impedes proper inspection of the background.
Sold with a later gilt frame.
"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."