GIOVANNI LANFRANCO | THE HEAD OF A MAN
GIOVANNI LANFRANCO
Parma 1582 - 1647 Roma
THE HEAD OF A MAN
Black chalk on blue paper, the outlines incised, squared for transfer in black chalk;
bears old attribution in pen and brown ink, verso: Mola
354 by 230 mm; 14 by 9 in
Condition Report:
Window mounted. The upper right corner has been made up, restoration and repair visible on the verso. Light staining and surface dirt. Some red chalk marks, possibly studio marks/stains due to it being a working drawing. There is a small area of repair at the top of his neck, thinning of the paper evident when lifting sheet to the light.. Black chalk remains strong and blue paper has retained its colour.
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:
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), London (L.2364);
sale, New York, Christie's, 30 January 1998, lot 73
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GIOVANNI LANFRANCO
Parma 1582 - 1647 Roma
THE HEAD OF A MAN
Black chalk on blue paper, the outlines incised, squared for transfer in black chalk;
bears old attribution in pen and brown ink, verso: Mola
354 by 230 mm; 14 by 9 in
Condition Report:
Window mounted. The upper right corner has been made up, restoration and repair visible on the verso. Light staining and surface dirt. Some red chalk marks, possibly studio marks/stains due to it being a working drawing. There is a small area of repair at the top of his neck, thinning of the paper evident when lifting sheet to the light.. Black chalk remains strong and blue paper has retained its colour.
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:
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), London (L.2364);
sale, New York, Christie's, 30 January 1998, lot 73
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