LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Pen and brown ink and grey wash over traces of black chalk

Measurements:

7.68 in. (19.50 cm.) (height) by 4.06 in. (10.30 cm.) (width)

Condition:

Attached at four corners. Overall in good condition. Sheet relatively free from staining. Pen and ink and wash still 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&nbsp;; <em>Tomo terzo de caricature</em>;; <br>probably Count Bernardino&nbsp;Algarotti Corniani;; <br>probably Breadalbane family;; <br>Langton House,&nbsp;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