Lot 117
- 117
After Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
- the cardsharps
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Reputedly the Furstenberg Princely collections;
In the collection of the family of the present owner since 1929.
In the collection of the family of the present owner since 1929.
Condition
The canvas has an effective relining.
To the naked eye the paint surface is in good condition, if a little dirty, with the impasto of the work well preserved.
Inspection under UV light shows some scattered strengthenings but no structural damage.
The painting would benefit from a clean but is in overall good condition.
Offered in a plain gilt wood frame in good 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
After Caravaggio's original in the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (see J. Spike, Caravaggio, New York & London 2001, p. 37, no. 4, reproduced pp.38-9).