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Aureliano Milani
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Aureliano Milani
- An elaborate frieze showing the triumph of a Roman general
- Pen and brown ink heightening with white on buff paper, the bottom margin of the sheet washed light pinkish beige;
bears old attribution in brown ink lower left: Tiepolo
Condition
Laid down on an old mount and on a modern cardboard. Wrinkled in the middle. The paper is buckling and has vertical wrinkles in two other places to the left side. There are pin point holes in places around the margins especially near the top corners. Some surface dirt and small brown staining at the top left corner and touches of red chalk lower right. Some oxidization in places.
"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
This elaborate and pictorial frieze shows Milani's competence as a draftsman, and also his debt to the Carracci, especially Lodovico, whose style had a profound influence on Milani. This finished frieze could be a modello, related to a decorative scheme for the interior of a palace.