L13040

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Lot 14
  • 14

Attributed to Battista Dossi

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Battista Dossi
  • A study of a horse's head and a separate study of a girl below
  • Point of the brush and brown wash over traces of black chalk, heightened with white, on paper prepared pink

Condition

Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Light scattered foxing, more concentrated at left and right sides of the sheet. There is what appears to be a water stain just below the horse's neck. The white heightening has slightly oxidised. Otherwise medium remains 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. 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."