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Giorgio Ghisi
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giorgio Ghisi
- Cupid and Psyche (Barsch 45; Boorsch & Lewis 50)
- engraving
- Sheet: 362 by 234mm; 14¼ by 9¼in
Engraving, circa 1573-74, a good impression of the third state (of four), on paper with IHS with Cross in Circle watermark (B. & L. 68)
Provenance
Ex coll. George Ambrose Cardew (L. 1134) recto and verso
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark, well outside the borderline, with thread margins in places, a small repaired area and repaired vertical tear (circa 17mm) at upper left edge of sheet, other minor repairs mainly along edges of sheet, a small rubbed area in the sky centre, a soft central horizontal fold, a few scattered brown spots on Cupid's chest.
"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."