GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI, CALLED GUERCINO | GANYMEDE TAKEN AWAY ON THE BACK OF AN EAGLE, A DOG TO THE LEFT AND DISTANT BUILDINGS TO THE RIGHT

GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI, CALLED GUERCINO
Cento 1591 - 1666 Bologna
GANYMEDE TAKEN AWAY ON THE BACK OF AN EAGLE, A DOG TO THE LEFT AND DISTANT BUILDINGS TO THE RIGHT

Red chalk
261 by 206 mm; 10¼ by 8⅛ in

Condition Report:
Hinge mounted in two places along the upper edge to a modern mount. There are six stains located to the extremities of the sheet created by old adhesive tabs attached to the verso, they do not however affect any of the areas of red chalk. There are some other slight areas of foxing to the sheet and a small pin prick hole to the lower centre. There are some small nicks to the centre of the lower edge. The red chalk media remains in fine condition throughout with the image strong. Sold 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:
Henry Scipio Reitlinger (1882-1950), London,

his sale, London, Sotheby's, 9th December 1953, lot 53 ('Ganymede seated on the back of an eagle in flight; below, a hound to the left a distant building to the right');

Dr. Francis Springell (1898-1974);

With John Manning, in 1954