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Lot 54
  • 54

Giorgio Ghisi

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giorgio Ghisi
  • Allegory of the Hunt (Bartsch 43; Lewis 21)
  • Engraving
  • Plate: 367 by 255mm; 14½ by 10in
  • Sheet: 395 by 280mm; 15½ by 11in
Engraving after Luca Penni, 1556, a fine impression of the second state (of four), on paper with a Figure in Circle watermark (cf. Briquet 7578, dated 1573)

Condition

With small margins, in good condition apart from a very pale fox mark at extreme upper edge in the margin (away from image), a few horizontal folds at centre and at lower part of sheet, a short diagonal one across lower right corner (mainly visible verso), remains of a pen and ink initial at right of upper edge (in margin, away from image), unframed.
"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."