Lot 1
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Attributed to Giacinto Botti

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Giacinto Botti
  • Head of a young boy
  • Red chalk;
    bears pen and brown ink inscription, verso, partially visible recto and bears attribution in pen and red ink on the mount:  giacinto Botti
  • 5¼in by 4½in

Provenance

Jonathan Richardson, Junior (L.2170), his original mount

Literature

Anthony Denney, Burton Hall, privately published, 1950, photographed in the Stone Drawing Room

Condition

Laid down on Richardson mount. Pen and ink inscription on verso is coming through on recto. Surface dirt and discolouration. Few small tears/holes in the sheet, a couple located at the right margin. Another tear at the left margin in the centre. Light brown staining around the edges. Red chalk still relatively fresh. Sold in a gilded frame with decorative beading.
"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."