ATTRIBUTED TO DANIELE RICCIARELLI, CALLED DANIELE DA VOLTERRA | ALEXANDER THE GREAT KNEELING IN FRONT OF JADDUS, THE HIGH PRIEST OF JERUSALEM

ATTRIBUTED TO DANIELE RICCIARELLI, CALLED DANIELE DA VOLTERRA
Volterra 1509 - 1566 Rome
ALEXANDER THE GREAT KNEELING IN FRONT OF JADDUS, THE HIGH PRIEST OF JERUSALEM

Pen and brown ink, black chalk and touches of red chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk, the sheet extended to the left and right edges;
numbered in black chalk on the central grouping: 13
bears numbering in brown ink, lower left: M.M.35 and lower right: M.M.36 and repeated, verso
409 by 597 mm; 16⅛ by 23½ in

Condition Report:
Hinge mounted in three places along the upper edge to a card backing which has subsequently been hinged to a modern cream mount. There is an additional strip of paper adhered to the right edge of the drawing by the artist. There is some minor surface dirt to the sheet and some small nicks and tiny old tears to the extremities. There is some minor rubbing to the centre of the sheet but the combination of media remain in otherwise good condition throughout with the image strong. Sold in a modern giltwood 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.

Provenance:
Vincent Korda (1897-1979), London