Lot 35
  • 35

Veronese School, circa 1580

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Design for a wall decoration and fresco
  • Inscribed with a scale, lower right
  • Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, January 14, 1987, lot 27
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman

Condition

The sheet has been folded vertically, in the centre, and there are two losses in the paper and other backed tears along this fold. Further losses and tears down right edge, which is backed with a strip of paper, and down left edge. Some staining and surface dirt throughout. All the same, Ink otherwise good and strong, as is overall visual effect. Sold in a modern gilded 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.