Lot 123: LUIGI VALADIER (ROME 1726 - 1785) AND WORKSHOP | Design for a Verrière

Pen and brown ink and grey and brown wash over black chalk;
signed in pen and brown ink, lower left: Valadier and annotated with letters: B and A, bears inventory number in pen and brown ink, verso: 518

254 by 420 mm

Pen and brown ink and grey and brown wash over black chalk;<br />signed in pen and brown ink, lower left: <em>Valadier</em> and annotated with letters: <em>B</em> and <em>A</em>, bears inventory number in pen and brown ink, <em>verso</em>: <em>518</em>

Glued at the four corners to mount. In very good condition. Light brown stains showing through from verso in the upper right corner. Pen and ink strong and vibrant. Sold framed.
"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.
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With Trinity Fine Art, Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, Valadier sacro e profano, 1991, no. 86, illustrated p. 41