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Angelica Kauffmann, R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Angelica Kauffmann, R.A.
- Servius Tullius when a child asleep in the apartment of King Tarquinius Priscus
- Pen and brown ink and grey wash on blue laid paper
- 290 by 420 mm
Condition
The medium has remained in good clear condition. The blue paper has also retained its original hue. There are several creases in the sheet, which can be seen in a raking light. The work is laid down.
"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 drawing is a preparatory study for Kauffman’s oil Servius Tullius, which she painted at the request of Catherine the Great in 1785. Although the composition seen here is close to that of the oil, at the time Kauffman drew this work, she was still experimenting with the number of figures and the details of the interior.
Servius Tullius was King of Rome between 578-535 BC. Kauffman depicts him as a baby, in the house of his predecessor, King Tarquinius Priscus. Later in life, Servius married Tarquinius' daughter, Tullia, before eventually being murdered by his own daughter and her husband, his son-in-law. We would like to thank Dr Baumgaertel for her help when cataloguing this lot.