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Circle of Annibale Carracci
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of Annibale Carracci
- St. Francis kneeling in ecstasy before a crucifix
- Pen and brown ink and wash over red chalk, heightened with white, on paper washed light brown; squared in black chalk for transfer
Provenance
Gilbert Paignon-Dijonval (1708-1792),
by descent to his grandson, Charles-Gilbert, Viscount Morel de Vindé;
Thomas Dimsdale (L.2426);
Sir Thomas Lawrence (L.2445);
Lord Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere (L.2710b),
by descent to the 5th Earl of Ellesmere, 6th Duke of Sutherland,
his sale, London, Sotheby's, The Ellesmere collection of Drawings by the Carracci and other Bolognese Masters, Part I, 11 July 1972, lot 88 (as Bolognese School, 17th Century), purchased by Ralph Holland
by descent to his grandson, Charles-Gilbert, Viscount Morel de Vindé;
Thomas Dimsdale (L.2426);
Sir Thomas Lawrence (L.2445);
Lord Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere (L.2710b),
by descent to the 5th Earl of Ellesmere, 6th Duke of Sutherland,
his sale, London, Sotheby's, The Ellesmere collection of Drawings by the Carracci and other Bolognese Masters, Part I, 11 July 1972, lot 88 (as Bolognese School, 17th Century), purchased by Ralph Holland
Exhibited
London, The Lawrence Gallery, Sixth Exhibition, A Catalogue of One Hundred Original Drawings by Lodovico, Agostino & Annibale Carracci, collected by Sir Thomas Lawrence, Late President of the Royal Academy, at Messrs. Woodburn's Gallery, No. 42, St. Martin's Lane, London, 1836, no. 63 (as Annibale);
Newcastle, 1961, no. 175 (as Follower of Annibale);
Newcastle, 1974, no. 47, reproduced pl. XIX;
London, 1975, no. 35
Newcastle, 1961, no. 175 (as Follower of Annibale);
Newcastle, 1974, no. 47, reproduced pl. XIX;
London, 1975, no. 35
Literature
M. Bernard, Cabinet de M. Paignon Dijonval, Paris 1810, no. 494 (as Annibale Carracci: “St François en extase; il est à genoux dans la solitude, et penché vers un crucifix qui est posé à terre; dans le haut trois anges forment un concert: superbe dessin tracé à la plume, lavé de sanguine et rehaussé de blanc sur papier jaunâtre ; l. 11 po. Sur 7 po.”);
Catalogue of the Ellesmere Collection of Drawings at Bridgewater House, London 1898, no. 113 (as Annibale);
P.A. Tomory, The Ellesmere Collection of Old Master Drawings, published by the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, 1954, no. 91 (as School of Annibale)
Catalogue of the Ellesmere Collection of Drawings at Bridgewater House, London 1898, no. 113 (as Annibale);
P.A. Tomory, The Ellesmere Collection of Old Master Drawings, published by the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, 1954, no. 91 (as School of Annibale)
Condition
Laid down and hinged in few places on the new mount. A little loss to the right on the cloud near the edge. Some rubbing and surface dirt especially on the right edge. Few small creases to the right. Some oxidization. Overall in quite good condition.
"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
In his entry on this drawing in the catalogue of the Carracci exhibition that he curated in 1961, Ralph Holland noted that Sir Denis Mahon had suggested elements of stylistic similarity with the work of Sisto Badalocchio. We are very grateful to Alastair Laing for clarifying the earlier provenance of this drawing.