- 32
Stefano della Bella
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Stefano della Bella
- Caricature: Female Occupations
- Pen and brown ink and grey wash, over black chalk
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
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. Some very slight discoloration to the sheet and very minor foxing and areas of surface dirt. There is a small hole to the right of the central figures. The medium is predominantly strong throughout. 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."
"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.