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Alberto Pasini Cavaliers Signé en bas à droite A Pasini Huile sur toile 34 x 47 cm ; 13 1/3 by 18 1/2 in Condition Relined. Few repaints (probably due to the restoration of old tears) in the lower left part visible on the water and on the legs of the two horses on the left.<br>Few repaints on the sky visible under the UV light. "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 L'un des meilleurs peintres orientalistes italiens, Alberto Pasini a beaucoup voyagé en Orient. Il participa tout d'abord à une mission diplomatique française en Perse, entre 1855 et 1857. Les paysages superbes et accidentés qu'il traversa lui fournirent le sujet de nombreuses compositions puissantes et contrastées. En 1860 Pasini voyagea en Egypte, et séjourna à Constantinople de 1867 à 1869. Après la guerre de 1870, il rentra en Italie et se fixa près de Turin, mais il continua à voyager, notamment en Asie Mineure.