Lot 193
- 193
Davide Loreti
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Davide Loreti
- Portrait of Francesco Agostino della Chiesa, Bishop of Vigevano (born 1717), head and shoulders, holding a letter
- signed lower right: Davide Loreti.
extensively inscribed on the reverse of the canvas: FRANCESCO AGOSTINO DELLA CHIESA DI SINSAN VESCOVO DI VIGEVANO FU ELLE MONSINIERE DIS.MTA CONSACRATO / VESCOVO IN ROMA LI XIII FEBRARIO 1753, NATO LI XXVI AGOSTO 1717 / FIGLIO DEL SIGNOR MARC... DI RODDI DON CARLO GIUSEPPE / CAVALIERE GRADNE CROCE DEL ORDINE MILITARE SE STI MALIRISIO E LAZARO E PRIMO GEHTILHOMO DELLA CAMERA DI ... MAESTA IL RE DI SARDENGNA / E DELLA MARCH... DI RODDI NATA MOROLISSA - oil on canvas, unlined
Condition
The canvas is unlined. There are three medium-sized patches on the reverse with corresponding restored tears on the recto, and four further small patches for restored holes. The paint surface is generally sound. Inspection under UV light reveals the aforementioned restoration and some scattered retouchings. Offered in a plain wooden frame in reasonable condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present portrait was probably painted in 1753 in Rome to commemorate the ordination of the sitter as Bishop of Vigevano.