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FRANCESCO LONDONIO | A young shepherd boy eating
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Francesco Londonio
- A young shepherd boy eating
- Black chalk heightened with white (partly oxidised) on brown paper;bears later inscription, verso: Francesco Londonio (1723-82), also bears inscription in brown ink, verso: Bozzeto (?)
- 323 by 254 mm
Provenance
Ludwig Pollak (L.788b);
Giancarlo Baroni,
his sale, New York, Sotheby's, 30 January 2013, lot 141,
where acquired by the present owner
Giancarlo Baroni,
his sale, New York, Sotheby's, 30 January 2013, lot 141,
where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Overall in good condition. Light scattered foxing throughout. The white heightening has oxidised in places, most visible in the boy's hanging leg. There is a brown stain at the lower left margin. The black chalk remains fresh.
"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
Francesco Londonio, a Milanese artist, studied with Ferdinando Porta and Giovanni Battista Sassi, and with the engraver Benigno Bossi. He is best known for his paintings and engravings of rustic and bucolic pastoral scenes. This charming portrayal of a young shepherd stopping to eat is typical of Londonio's graphic style.