Lot 24
  • 24

FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BY PIERRE DAVID CAZENOVETHE DRUNKEN SILENUS, |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • elephant ivory relief ; wood and red velvet framealmost illegible inscription on the revers ... abracciato la satirirj / copia del... dello Spagna ... che... par Cazenove
  • (relief) 9 x 14,5 cm ; 3 1/2  by 5 2/3  in.

Condition

In overall good condition with some surface dirt. A few vertical fissures visible in a few places consistent with age and handling.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

After the engraving executed by Jusepe de Ribera (1592 - 1652) in 1628, after his Silène ivre (Capodimonte museum, Naples, 1626). One etching is conserved in the Goya museum, Castres (inv. 96-13-2)