PIETRO DI GOTTARDO GONZAGA | TWO SET DESIGNS: A) CLASSICAL BUILDINGS BY A QUAY, A BRIDGE TO THE RIGHT B) CLASSICAL BUILDINGS WITH FOUR BUSTS ON PLINTHS IN THE FOREGROUND

Property from the Private Collection of Pat and Michael York
PIETRO DI GOTTARDO GONZAGA
Longarone 1751 - 1831 St Petersburg
TWO SET DESIGNS:
A) CLASSICAL BUILDINGS BY A QUAY, A BRIDGE TO THE RIGHT
B) CLASSICAL BUILDINGS WITH FOUR BUSTS ON PLINTHS IN THE FOREGROUND

A): Pen and brown ink and wash on light blue paper;
bears numbering in red chalk, lower left: 9
B): Pen and brown and black ink and brown wash

A): 212 by 355 mm; 8½ by 14 in
B): 157 by 347 mm; 6¼ by 13⅝ in
(2)

Condition Report:
A) Window mounted on a modern card backing. There is some light scattered foxing throughout and a small repaired tear to the right half of the lower edge. The drawing itself remains in good condition throughout with the image strong. Sold in a modern giltwood frame.

B) Window mounted. Two small brown stains to the upper centre and upper right. Some slight toning to the sheet. The combination of media remains in good condition throughout. 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:
O. Allegri;

Alexander Popov;

sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 December 1980, lots 63 and 64