LOT DETAILS
Materials:
Pen and brown ink and wash over black chalk
Measurements:
6.54 in. (16.60 cm.) (height) by 3.94 in. (10.00 cm.) (width)
Condition:
Attached at the four corners of the sheet. Overall in fairly good condition. Light staining at the edges where sheet has been glued and a few scattered brown stains. Pen and ink and wash remains strong. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Probably from the album ; <em>Tomo terzo de caricature</em>;; <br>probably Count Bernardino Algarotti Corniani;; <br>probably Breadalbane family;; <br>Langton House, Dun, Berwickshire;; <br>sale, Edinburgh, Dowells, 25 March 1925, lot 1004 (bought by J. Grant, bookseller, Edinburgh);; <br>Arthur Kay, Edinburgh;; <br>sale, London, Christie's, 9 April 1943;; <br>Private Collection, Venice;; <br>Private Collection, Florence