PIETRO BUONACCORSI, CALLED PERINO DEL VAGA | DESIGN FOR AN ELABORATE CEILING DECORATION

PIETRO BUONACCORSI, CALLED PERINO DEL VAGA
Florence 1501 - 1547 Rome
DESIGN FOR AN ELABORATE CEILING DECORATION

Pen and brown ink and wash, over traces of black chalk;
bears old numbering in pen and brown ink, upper right: 132 and centre right: 329
281 by 204 mm; 11 by 8 in

Condition Report:
Laid down on a paper backing and subsequently hinge mounted to a decorative mount. There is some slight toning and minor areas of foxing to the sheet. The upper and lower right corners have been sensitively made up and there are two small tears to the centre of the right edge. There is some slight staining and areas of surface dirt to the right half of the sheet. The ink has very fractionally sunk in places however the drawing remains in predominantly good condition throughout. Sold in a decorative 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:
Edmond Fatio (1871-1959), Geneva (L.3472);

sale, New York, Sotheby's, 26 January 2005, lot 88