Artari: Sold in a modern gilded frame. The paper is slightly yellowed. There is a repaired tear across the lower left corner, a small tear at the uppermost hand of the figure, and what appear to be some tiny repaired holes near the lower centre. The chalk still strong. Sassella: Sold in a heavy wooden frame. There are losses to the upper left corner and holes at each of the other corners. Also some scattered worm holes across the sheet, the largest (1cm across) on the figure's left shoulder. Some nicks to the right edge and creases to the left edge. The surface is somewhat abraded in parts and with some spotting.
"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."

The inscription indicates that this drawing was made by a student artist (si🥂nce unrecorded), who won a special mention for his efforts. 

Sold with another academic study after the antique in black chalk heightened with white chalk; signed in black ink: Angelo Sassella and inscribed and dated on the plinth: ...1820.  A slight sketch in black of a woman's head after the antique, verso.