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Baldassare Franceschini, called Il Volterrano
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Baldassare Franceschini, called Il Volterrano
- Studies for a Catafalque (recto and verso)
- Red chalk and pen and brown ink (recto);Red chalk (verso);inscribed in red chalk, recto: PRYNCEPS MATI
- 290 by 207 mm; 11 7/16 by 8 1/8 in
Provenance
Kurt Cassirer, from a collection of Volterrano drawings formerly in Florence;
Rudolf and Margot Wittkower,
by whose Estate sold, New York, Christie's, 10 January 1996, lot 308
Rudolf and Margot Wittkower,
by whose Estate sold, New York, Christie's, 10 January 1996, lot 308
Exhibited
London, The Courtauld Institute, Architectural and Decorative Drawings, 1941, no. 12
Condition
The sheet has discoloured, visible around the edges of the sheet where previous mounting has prevented discolouration. Apart from the discolouration the sheet is relatively free from other stains. Red chalk remains vibrant and strong and overall image still powerful.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The inscription on the recto suggests that the catafalque was intended for the funeral of Prince Mathias de'Medici, son of Cosimo II, who died in 1667.