SPANISH SCHOOL, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY | HEAD OF CHRIST IN PROFILE TO THE LEFT

SPANISH SCHOOL, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY
HEAD OF CHRIST IN PROFILE TO THE LEFT

Black chalk;
bears old attribution in brown ink: Michael Angelo
374 by 268 mm; 14⅝ by 10½ in

Condition Report:
Hinge mounted along the left edge to an old decorative mount which has subsequently been hinged to a modern cream mount. The sheet has been completely laid down to an acid free backing sheet. There is evidence of some old restorations to the sheet, notably to the upper left and right corners and along the bottom edge. There are some abrasions to the sheet and some very old horizontal creases to the lower half of the sheet. There is a small abrasion to the eye and a small circular brown stain to the centre of the left edge. The chalk medium remains in relatively good condition throughout with the overall image still very 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:
Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Squire,

their sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 July 1975, lot 70 (as Baccio Bandinelli)