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Circle of Giuseppe Antonio Petrini
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of Giuseppe Antonio Petrini
- Portrait of a elegantly dressed woman as Ceres
- oil on canvas, oval, in the original ornately carved wooden frame
Provenance
Private collection, Ticino.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is clean. There is some subtle retouching to the sitter’s dress, left hand and shoulder visible to the naked eye. Ultra violet inspection reveals extensive retouching to the figure and, to a lesser extent, the background. Overall the picture is in good condition. Offered in a carved wood frame in 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
An inscription on the reverse of the stretcher identifies the sitter as Antonia Camuzzi, neé Somazzi.