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Carlo Maratta
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Carlo Maratta
- Etudes de têtes et de draperies
- Sanguine
Provenance
- Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784), R.A, Londres ; sa marque apposée en bas au centre (L.2793)
- Richard Cosway (c.1742-1821), R.A., Londres ; sa marque apposée dans l'angle inférieur droit (L.628)
- George Guy, 4ème comte de Warwick (1818-1893), Warwickcastle ; sa marque apposée dans l'angle inférieur droit (L.2600)
- Richard Cosway (c.1742-1821), R.A., Londres ; sa marque apposée dans l'angle inférieur droit (L.628)
- George Guy, 4ème comte de Warwick (1818-1893), Warwickcastle ; sa marque apposée dans l'angle inférieur droit (L.2600)
Condition
Our drawing is in overall good condition.
It is simply to note that the paper is slightly warped and that the margin of the lower left corner is very lightly browned. A drop crashed on paper in the lower third of the right margin and slightly dark paper on 2 centimeters diameter.
The reading of the work remains intact.
Red chalk still have its beautiful shades.
"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
Cette saisissante feuille d’études réalisée par Carlo Maratta est hautement caractéristique de son travail de préparation à la sanguine. L’artiste composait en surchargeant sa feuille et affinait son sujet de manière empirique : chaque étude est réalisée d’après l’autre, juxtaposée, corrigée et approfondie. D'autres exemples de cette pratique peuvent être vus au Metropolitan Museum de New York, avec Quatre études pour Galatée (Inv. 25.62.43v) ; au British Museum de Londres, avec Têtes de quatre putti (Inv. 1872,1012.3295) et Etude pour une nymphe (Inv. 1874,0808.42); à la National Gallery de Washington, avec Etudes pour saint Jacques Majeur (Inv. 2007.111.123) ; ou encore au Département des Arts Graphiques du Louvre (Inv. 3375; 3376; 3385; 3418).