- 21
Attributed to Giuseppe Vermiglio
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giuseppe Vermiglio
- Head of a man looking to the right
- Black chalk heightened with red and white chalk on light blue paper
Condition
Attached at the top with japan paper to a new backing. Overall the drawing is in good condition and chalks still fresh. Pieces of paper from a previous backing still visible on the verso. Few pieces of beige paper from a mount are still attached at the end of the left and bottom margins. On the modern backing a label with attribution to Luca Signorelli.
"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
Vermiglio had his first training in Rome where he lived from 1604, before returning to his native Piedmont just before 1622. His style seems to be strongly influenced by Lombard and Bolognese masters such as Giulio Cesare Procaccini and Guido Reni. A study of a head, in red chalk, with an old inscription on the verso stating: Del Cavalier Vermiglio maestro di Daniele Crespi, was sold in these Room, 22 April 1998, lot 22. Although traditionally Vermiglio was believed to be the teacher of Crespi this has been proven incorrect.1
1. N. Ward Neilson, Daniele Crespi, Soncino 1996, p. 9