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Pietro Sigismondi
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Pietro Sigismondi
- Saint Agnes
- signed, located and indistinctly dated lower right on the balustrade: SIGISMVNDVS:FECIT Rome·160...
- oil on copper
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Bonham's, 6 July 2005, lot 9.
Condition
The single copper plate is flat and stable. The paint surface is clean and appears to the naked eye to be in good condition, with the colours rich and still vibrant. A black area of 5 by 2 cm. to the right of the Saint's dress covers some old damage.Inspection under ultraviolet light points to some scattered localised retouchings under the thick varnish and the aforementioned black area, but otherwise confirms the overall good state of the paint surface.
This work is offered in a modern, gilt, tabernacle frame in good condition.
"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
Born in Lucca, Sigismondi made his career in Rome, where he painted the present work. His style reflects that of both native Roman painters and the itinerant Flemish landscape painters working in the city, such as Paul Bril, whose influence is evident in the background of this work. Sigismondi painted frescoes in Villa Celimontana in Rome, and an altarpiece depicting the Madonna and child with saints Nicholas and Filippo Benizzi for the church of San. Niccolò in Arcione.