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Agostino Carracci
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Agostino Carracci
- The Madonna and Child in a landscape
- Pen and brown ink
- 10 3/8 x 6 3/4 inches
- 26.3 x 16.9 cm
Provenance
Emile Calando (L.837);
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 26 January 2000, lot 21,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 26 January 2000, lot 21,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
Condition
Hinged at the four corners to the new mount. Right bottom corner missing and right end margin at the top has been made up for the length of about 7cm by half a centimetre. There are traces of old soiling and a few light stains scattered around. The ink has lost some strength possibly when the drawing was cleaned. Sold mounted and framed, in a modern carved and gilded wooden frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The use of the pen and the hatching in the present sheet are very characteristic of Agostino's style. Quickly and fluently drawn, Agostino explores here an initial idea for a figural composition, then places it in a landscape setting.