Lot 31
  • 31

Stefano della Bella

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Stefano della Bella
  • Recto: Caricature: A Night Watch;Verso: Three dwarfs in conversation
  • Pen and brown ink and grey wash, over black chalk (recto);
    Black chalk (verso);
    bears old attribution, in red chalk, verso: Stef della Bella

Provenance

Possibly Ferdinand de’Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany;
The Marquess of Cholmondeley;
sale, London, 19 February 1930, part of lot 83;
Purchased from Hans Calmann, July 1941

Literature

F. Viatte, ‘Allegorical and Burlesque Subjects by Stefano della Bella’, Master Drawings, vol. XV, no. 4, 1977, p. 354

Condition

Hinge mounted. There are some old vertical creases to the sheet and some very slight discoloration to the paper and areas of surface dirt and light staining. Otherwise in very fine condition with the medium fresh and vibrant. Sold in a modern 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. 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."

Catalogue Note

See note to lot 20.