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Vincenzo Gemito
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Vincenzo Gemito
- Two Studies of a Skeleton
- signed and dated 1881 V. Gemito lower left
- pen and brown and gray ink and gray wash heightened with white on paper. Together with Jean-Galhard Salvage, early 19th century, Studies of Arms for "L'Anatomie du gladiateur combattant, aux beaux-arts," Plate 16, pen and black ink with red chalk on laid paper. 2 works.
- the first 12 by 8 5/8 in.; the second 16 1/8 by 18 1/4 in.
- 30.4 by 21.9 cm; 40.9 by 46.3 cm
Provenance
The first: P. & D. Colnaghi, New York and London
Acquired from the above, 2002
The second: W.M. Brady & Co., New York (as French School, Circa 1800)
Acquired from the above, 2006
Exhibited
The first: New York and London, P. & D. Colnaghi, An Exhibition of Master Drawings Presented by Jean-Luc Baroni, 1992, no. 52, reproduced
Morgan 2001, no. 116
The second: New York, W.M. Brady & Co., Master Drawings: 1520 - 1890, January 24 - February 16, 2006, no. 34
Yale 2010, no. 130
Literature
The first: S. di Giacomo, Gemito, 1988, p. xviii, illustrated
Condition
The first: In generally good condition aside from surface dirt, handling creases, light foxing, a flattened horizontal soft crease across center, uneven edges, a few nicks & repared tears at edge. Not examined out of frame.
The second: In generally good condition aside from surface dirt, a few scattered spots of surface discoloration, fox mark in upper left quadrant, soft creases upper edge and lower edge. Not examined out of 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.
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.