Lot 129: LUIGI VALADIER (ROME 1726 - 1785) AND WORKSHOP | A: An oil lamp and detail of the handle, on shell and scroll supports B: An oval foot warmer, with moulded borders and a wood handle

A: Pen and brown ink with grey, pink and brown wash over black chalk, mounted on album page;
inscribed in brown ink, upper left: B
B: Pen and brown ink and grey wash over black chalk;
bears inventory number, in pen and brown ink, verso: 429

A: 360 by 250 mm<br />B: 284 by 425 mm<br /><br /> 

A: Pen and brown ink with grey, pink and brown wash over black chalk, mounted on album page;<br />inscribed in brown ink, upper left: <em>B<br /></em>B: Pen and brown ink and grey wash over black chalk;<br />bears inventory number, in pen and brown ink, <em>verso</em>: <em>429</em><em><br /></em>

B: Hinged to mount at upper margin. Some light staining around the edges of the sheet, there are also some creases around the edges too. A few light brown stains. Otherwise medium remains strong and vibrant. . Sold in a simple wooden and gilded frame A: Laid down on album page. In very good condition. Light stains around the edges. Medium remains strong and vibrant. sold in a modern wood frame.
"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."

With Artemis Group, David Carritt Limited, London, Valadier: Three Generations of Roman Goldsmiths: An Exhibition of Drawings and Works of Art, 1991, no. 2 (Foot warmer), p. 174, album no. 57a (oil lamp)