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Circle of Pietro Berrettini, called Pietro da Cortona
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Pietro Berrettini, called Pietro da Cortona
- Alexander's victory over Darius at the battle of Issus
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has an old relining. There are a handful of vertical repaired damages on the right and a tear of approx. 5 cm squared in the centre. The paint surface is otherwise secure and appears to be well preserved under a old dirty, yellowed varnish which impedes thorough inspection under UV light. Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame in fair condition.
"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
A derivation of Pietro da Cortona's original from circa 1635 in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Rome (see G. Briganti, Pietro da Cortona, Florence 1982, pp. 212-213, cat. no. 64, reproduced plate 154).