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Lot 300
  • 300

Circle of Angelo Caroselli

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Angelo Caroselli
  • The four seasons
  • a set of four, all oil on copper, shaped, unframed

Condition

The copper plates of all four works are flat and stable. There is evidence of an old larger break or damage on the left edge of the depiction of Winter and also across the lower left prong of Autumn. All four have slight, isolated chips and losses to the paint along the outer edges and large craquelure patterns. There are small infills that are visible to the naked eye but these are not distracting and the images present well and are highly decorative. Under UV, all are covered in an old opaque varnish that is quite thick and milky. Nevertheless, a few recent retouches are visible on top of this layer. In the figure of Autumn, there is a band of retouch addressing the damaged lower left prong and a thin infilled fissure extending horizontally from the right edge to just under the nose of the female figure. Small touches have also been applied to strengthen the the outline along the right side of the sitter's face and eye, under her chin and in the hand holding the wheat. In Winter, a larger oval retouch on the left edge corresponds to the old repaired section, and there are other small areas that have been applied to strengthen the woman's hair and other small isolated spots in the background. In Spring, touches have been applied to strengthen the shadows along the right side of the girl's face, in her flower crown and along the side of her hand; and in Summer, there has been a smiliar strengthening of the shadows along the right side of the face, under the chin and in the right eye.
"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."