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Attributed to Luca Cambiaso
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Luca Cambiaso
- costume design for a female figure in a masquerade
Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk;
bears inscriptions, in brown ink: upper right: la testa di serpi; centre left: il busto dipinto a leoni che con / la coda si batino il petto / dietro e davati; centre right: spada e scimitarra; and lower right: ed. quattro dita la pianel...and bears numbers 28 and 23; bears old attribution in pen and brown ink (verso): Lucas Cangiase
Condition
Hinged to mount at upper margin. Overall in good condition. There is a water stain at the right margin and one at the upper left corner. Some surface dirt. Medium remains very strong and vibrant.
Sold in a simple gilded 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. 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
This lively and unusual drawing seems to be a study for a costume design for a female warrior, with serpents in her hair and carrying a scimitar.