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Fra Semplice da Verona
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Fra Semplice da Verona
- A young monk seated at a table, turned towards the viewer
- Black and red chalk, heightened with white chalk, on grey paper
Provenance
With Alister Mathews, Bournemouth, from whom purchased (as Lanfranco), date unknown
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1960, no. 20 (as Cavedone);
Newcastle, 1964, no. 23 (as Cavedone);
Edinburgh, The Merchants' Hall, Italian 17th Century Drawings from British Private Collections, 1972, no. 33, reproduced p. 54 (as Cavedone);
Newcastle, 1974, no. 52 (as Cavedone);
London, 1975, no. 38 (as Cavedone);
Newcastle, 1982, no. 42 (as Cavedone)
Newcastle, 1964, no. 23 (as Cavedone);
Edinburgh, The Merchants' Hall, Italian 17th Century Drawings from British Private Collections, 1972, no. 33, reproduced p. 54 (as Cavedone);
Newcastle, 1974, no. 52 (as Cavedone);
London, 1975, no. 38 (as Cavedone);
Newcastle, 1982, no. 42 (as Cavedone)
Literature
D. Lachenmann, 'Two Preparatory Studies by Fra Semplice da Verona,' Master Drawings, XXX, no. 2, 1992, p. 211, in note 10
Condition
Laid down on an old album page. Stain middle of left edge, otherwise good condition and chalk strong.
"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."
"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
Ralph Holland attributed this drawing to Cavedone and it was catalogued as such in all the above exhibitions. It is only recently that a group of such bold chalk drawings, often of monks, has been recognised as the work of Fra Semplice da Verona, thanks to the research of David Lachenmann (see Literature). Fra Semplice trained in Verona with Felice Brusasorci and then worked at the court in Parma, as well as for the Gonzagas in Mantua.