Giovanni Battista Cipriani

Sir Bruce Ingram (L.1405a), by whom gifted in 1962 to
Michael Ingram (bears his collectors mark, not in Lugt),
by whose executors sold, London, Sotheby's, 8 December 2005, lot 55

A nymph and a cupid dragging a satyr: Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Overall in fairly good condition. Few light brown stains, mainly in the upper section of the sheet. A few small creases in the paper. Red chalk remains strong and vibrant. Warrior: Hinged to the mount. Light grey stains scattered throughout the sheet, more visible under the warrior's face. Otherwise red chalk is strong.
"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.
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This drawing is sold with another study by Cipriani of a warrior, after an antique relief, in red chalk on light grey washed paper.  Both drawings were gifts to Michael Ingram from his uncle, Sir Bruce, and come from an album of drawings by Cipriani formerly in his collection.