Lot 227
  • 227

Bolognese School, 17th Century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bolognese School, 17th Century
  • Study of a Tree
  • Pen and brown ink and brown wash
  • Sight: 7 3/4 x 11 3/8 inches

Provenance

Mathias Polakovits, Paris (L. 3561)
W.M. Brady & Co., New York
Acquired from the above, 2000

Condition

Slight staining at the top corner to the left and a small brown stain at the bottom right margin, visible in the illustration on p.140. The paper is a creamy white and not as yellow as illustrated in the catalogue. Some smudges of ink on the top of the foliage of the tree and a light brown stain at the lower part of the trunk. Overall the pen and ink and paper is fresh and in good condition. Mounted and sold in a modern gilded wooden 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.
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.