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Daniele Crespi
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Daniele Crespi
- saint catherine of alexandria disputing with the philosophers, emperor maxentius enthroned behind
- Pen and black ink over red chalk;
inscribed in pen and black ink: Pompeo and ottavio
Condition
Laid down on thick blue paper. Crease from bottom near left edge diagonally up. Condition overall good
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 drawing cannot be connected to a known work, but stylistically it is close to Crespi's study of The Death of Raymond Diocrès, which is preparatory for a fresco in the Certosa of Garegnano.1 Crespi completed the decoration of this important Certosa in 1629. Characteristic are the agitated pen strokes, the faces, and the figure to the right seen from behind.
We are grateful to Dr Paul Taylor for his help in identifying the subject.
1. Milan, Biblioteca Ambrosiana; see N. Ward Neilson, Daniele Crespi, Soncino 1996, p. 33; p. 82, no. D14, reproduced p. 213, fig. 71