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Francesco Guardi
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Francesco Guardi
- A: A landscape with figures over a bridge and a ruin of an ancient building; B: Ruin of a triumphal arch and other buildings
- A: Pen and brown and gray ink over traces of black chalk, within brown ink framing lines;
B: Pen and brown ink and gray wash within brown ink framing lines
Condition
Both hinged at the top. Both very fresh and overall in good condition. A: Little light brown stain on the lower right edge and corner. B: A little brown stain on the margin lower left, and two small beige stains just below towards the corner. Sold mounted
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
Both these drawings relate to late painted capricci by Francesco Guardi, two out of a series of four canvases formerly with the L. Koetser Gallery, London (figs. 1, 2).1 One of the two compositions (A) was also reused by Francesco's son Giacomo in a much larger drawing, now in the Museo Correr, Venice.2
1. A. Morassi, Guardi, I Dipinti, Milan 1993, respectively vol. I, nos. 868 and 936, reproduced vol. II, figs. 788 and 842
2. A. Morassi, Guardi, I Disegni, Venice 1975, no. 643, reproduced