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Alessandro Sanquirico
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Alessandro Sanquirico
- The Coronation of Emperor Ferdinand I as King of Lombardy-Venetia in Milan Cathedral
- Pen and black ink and black and grey wash, within two sets of black ink framing lines;
bears a later dedication, lower right: a mon ami Maurice Willard. Le 3 Janvier 1891 Petit ..
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 3 July 2012, lot 99
Condition
Hinge mounted. There is an old repaired tear to the centre right edge and a small nick to the lower left corner. There are some small areas of light brown staining to the sheet though this in no way detracts from the image and is only evident upon close inspection. The medium is otherwise fresh and vibrant throughout. Sold in a giltwood 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
A view of the coronation by Sanquirico, looking in the opposite direction, was engraved by Ferdinando Cassina and published in 1839 in Incoronazione de S.M.I.R.A. Ferdinando I, il Re del Regno Lombardo-Veneto.