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Attributed to Luca Giordano, called Fa Presto
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Luca Giordano, called Fa Presto
- Abraham in prayer
- inscribed on the reverse of the canvas: Baroness Ba(sic)rdett-Coutts
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 13 3/8 by 15 1/2 in.; 34 by 39.5 cm.
Provenance
Baroness Burdett-Coutts (from an inscription on the reverse);
Possibly sale ("Pictures and Drawings of the late Baroness Burdett-Coutts"), London, Christie's, 4-5 May 1922, lot 289 (as Salvator Rosa, "St. Dunstan, The saint in robes, kneeling at his devotions," 12 1/2 by 16 in.).
Possibly sale ("Pictures and Drawings of the late Baroness Burdett-Coutts"), London, Christie's, 4-5 May 1922, lot 289 (as Salvator Rosa, "St. Dunstan, The saint in robes, kneeling at his devotions," 12 1/2 by 16 in.).
Condition
Oil on canvas with an old lining, unframed. The canvas is somewhat coarse. The majority of the tacking edges have come loose of the stretcher. The surface is dirty. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green, is unevenly appliedand is difficult to read.
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
This figure relates closely to the figure of Abraham in Abraham and the Three Angels, a late work by the artist from circa 1704 (see O. Ferrari and G. Scavizzi, Luca Giordano, L'opera completa, Naples 1992, vol. II, p. 861, reproduced no. 938).