- 237
Bolognese School, early 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Mercury and Argus
- Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk on blue-gray paper
- 10 by 8 1/4 in.; 25.5 by 21 cm.
Provenance
John Barnard (L.1419, L.1420);
Sir Joshua Reynolds (L.2364);
Francis Abbott (L.970);
with Herman Shickman, New York, from whom bought by the present owner (as Ludovico Carracci)
Sir Joshua Reynolds (L.2364);
Francis Abbott (L.970);
with Herman Shickman, New York, from whom bought by the present owner (as Ludovico Carracci)
Condition
Laid down on the Barnard mount. Ink slightly sunk, but overall condition reasonably good. Sold in a modern gilded frame.
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 seems to be by an artist working in Bologna and strongly influenced by Ludovico Carracci.