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Luca Cambiaso
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Luca Cambiaso
- the madonna and child with the infant st. john
- Pen and brown ink, over faint traces of black chalk
Provenance
Longhi Collection (according to inscription on the verso)
Condition
Horizontal crease across middle, vertical diagonal one slightly left of centre. Band of discolouration from old mount along bottom edge. Ink stains above Madonna's shoulder. Stains on ground at bottom centre. Surface dirt. Stain top left in trees. Vertical edges reinforced with strips of paper stuck on verso.
"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
Although Cambiaso made many drawings of the Virgin and Child, seated by a tree and in similarly tender relationship, no other autograph version of this exact composition is known.