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Circle of Ludovico Cardi, called Cigoli
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Circle of Ludovico Cardi, called Cigoli
- The adoration of the Kings, with St. Catherine
- Pen and brown ink and blue wash
Provenance
James Beldon, Paris (from a notation on a photograph of this drawing in the Witt Library, London);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 5 July 2000, lot 33 (as Attributed to Lodovico Cardi, called Cigoli, bore old inscription on a piece of canvas pasted on the verso, now lost: Federico Cochi/No 25)
sale, London, Sotheby's, 5 July 2000, lot 33 (as Attributed to Lodovico Cardi, called Cigoli, bore old inscription on a piece of canvas pasted on the verso, now lost: Federico Cochi/No 25)
Condition
Laid down. Overall in fairly good condition. A horizontal crease running through the centre of the sheet - perhaps due to where it was once folded. Several small holes in the sheet that have been filled in/made up. Colour still good and image strong and powerful.
"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
Cigoli had numerous pupils and had a strong impact on the style of many Florentine artists. The use of blue wash is also a characteristic of Cigoli's drawings.