GIACOMO CAVEDONE | THE HEAD OF AN OLD MAN, PROBABLY ST JOSEPH
GIACOMO CAVEDONE
Sassuolo 1577 - 1660 Bologna
THE HEAD OF AN OLD MAN, PROBABLY ST JOSEPH
Black chalk heightened with white on brown prepared paper
381 by 273 mm; 15 by 10¾ in
Condition Report:
Laid down. Made up in various places along left edge and a small bit at top right. There are a number of creases in the paper. Overall in good condition with chalk strong and vibrant.
Sold mounted but unframed.
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:
Probably Pierre-Jean Mariette (1694-1774), Paris (remnants of his typical blue mount),
his sale, Paris, F. Basan, 15 November 1775 - 30 January 1776, lot 361, 'une grosse Tete de vieillard, au bistre, rehaussé de blanc' (as Cavedone);
sale, London, Christie's, 1 July 1986, lot 83,
where acquired by Jeffrey E Horvitz,
his sale, New York, Sotheby's, 23 January 2008, lot 57
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GIACOMO CAVEDONE
Sassuolo 1577 - 1660 Bologna
THE HEAD OF AN OLD MAN, PROBABLY ST JOSEPH
Black chalk heightened with white on brown prepared paper
381 by 273 mm; 15 by 10¾ in
Condition Report:
Laid down. Made up in various places along left edge and a small bit at top right. There are a number of creases in the paper. Overall in good condition with chalk strong and vibrant.
Sold mounted but unframed.
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:
Probably Pierre-Jean Mariette (1694-1774), Paris (remnants of his typical blue mount),
his sale, Paris, F. Basan, 15 November 1775 - 30 January 1776, lot 361, 'une grosse Tete de vieillard, au bistre, rehaussé de blanc' (as Cavedone);
sale, London, Christie's, 1 July 1986, lot 83,
where acquired by Jeffrey E Horvitz,
his sale, New York, Sotheby's, 23 January 2008, lot 57
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