Lot 23
  • 23

Attributed to Matteo Rosselli

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Matteo Rosselli
  • A man standing, to left
  • Black chalk heightened with touches of white chalk;
    bears numbering, upper right: 162(?)

Provenance

Benno Geiger, 
his sale, London, Sotheby's, Old Master Drawings, The property of a Gentleman living in Italy, 7-10 December 1920, part of lot 94 (as Jacopo Chimenti da Empoli)

Condition

Laid down on paper. There are some small losses to the four corners and a small pin prick hole to the lower right corner. There are also old diagonal creases to the lower left and right and upper left corners. There is a light brown stain to the centre right of the sheet and numerous small stains and areas of surface dirt throughout the sheet. The chalk medium remains strong throughout.
"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."