- 127
Attributed to Antonio Viviani, called Il Sordo
Estimate
6,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Antonio Viviani, called Il Sordo
- St. John the Baptist, in a drawn niche
- Red chalk, squared in black chalk;the outline traced in red chalk on the verso
- 376 by 156 mm; 14¾ by 6 1/8 in
Condition
Window mounted. Trace of an old fold horizontal in the middle. A light stain lower left at the level of the foot and few spots of foxing scattered . Two darker stains lower to the right and little rubbing lower right corner.
Media still fresh
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This drawing appears to be close to the work of the Urbino born artist, Antonio Viviani, who spent most of his life working not only in his native city, but also in Rome. The present sheet shows more the influence of Roman mannerism than the debt to the style of Federico Barocci (1528-1612), with whom Viviani trained. The softness in the use of the red chalk is quite typical of the artist's style.