Lot 171
  • 171

Francesco Monti Bologna 1685 - 1768 Brescia

Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Francesco Monti
  • recto: a standing turkish man wearing a cloak leaning on a columnverso: two hands holding a dagger and a separate study of a left hand
  • black chalk heightened with white chalk on buff paper (recto and verso)

Condition

The drawing is in good condition overall. A few creases at the bottom edge and a few pinpoint spots (four or five) barely visible. Chalks quite fresh.
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