- 607
Venetian School, 18th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Venetian School, 18th century
- Young Shepherd with a Flute
- black chalk heightened with touches of white chalk on paper washed light beige gray
- 7 1/2 by 6 in.; 19.3 by 15.4 cm.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, December 11, 1974, lot 16, as ascribed to Piazzetta.
Condition
Window mounted and possibly laid down on paper. There are some areas of light brown staining, more visible to the upper left margin. There are some light brown stains to the boy's hat and what appears to be an oblique stain running from the boy's eye to his neck. There are two small abrasions to the sheet, one located to the upper left corner and the other at level with the flute towards the right margin. Overall in good condition with chalk remaining fresh.
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.
Catalogue Note
An attribution to Giulio Lama has been suggested.