- 270
Aurelio Luini
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Aurelio Luini
- Studies of God The Father for a lunette
- Black chalk and pen and brown ink over black chalk;
bears numbering in pen and brown ink, upper right: 103
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 April 1990, lot 323 (as Attributed to Aurelio Luini), purchased by Ralph Holland
Condition
Laid down. Light brown staining around the margins, more noticeable at the upper right corner. Lower left corner - tip has been made up. There is a vertical crease running from the bottom of the triangle along the side of God the Father's face (black chalk study below). The medium remains strong and image still good.
"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
Entirely characteristic of Luini's style, this sheet can be compared with A Seated Prophet, see lot 408.