- 490
Attributed to Pietro Longhi
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Pietro Longhi
- Meeting of the Dominoes
- inscribed and dated on the columns, upper left: Per Do(..) / S(..) Fra(...) / Lor(eday?) / 17(?) and upper right: P(...) D(...) / S(...) F(...) / L(...) / B(...) / (...) and upper center, below the window (illegible)
- oil on canvas
- 20 1/8 by 16 1/8 in.; 51 by 41 cm.
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from craquelure and pigment separation across the entire surface. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green though there are small spots of inpainting scattered over the varnish and an area of inpainting in the window at upper center.
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
The inscriptions on the columns are likely laudatory comments related to Doge Francesco Loredan, who held office from 1752-62.