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Andrea Meldolla, called Schiavone
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andrea Meldolla, called Schiavone
- A Saint reading
- Point of the brush and grey wash heightened with white, on dark red prepared paper
Provenance
Sir Peter Lely (L.2092);
William Gibson, his attribution and price code, verso: Fran:co Parmigiano 3.3.;
sale, London, Christie's, 29 June 1921 (information from the Oppé inventory)
William Gibson, his attribution and price code, verso: Fran:co Parmigiano 3.3.;
sale, London, Christie's, 29 June 1921 (information from the Oppé inventory)
Condition
Laid down on an old paper mount. There are some blemishes to the left and right edges and some losses and potential oxidation of some of the white heightening. There are some slight abrasions to the surface throughout. Otherwise still in reasonably good condition.
"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
Though the verso of this drawing bears William Gibson's old attribution to Parmigianino, an attribution to Schiavone, first suggested by David Scrase, seems far more convincing for this intricately executed work.