- 331
Roman School, 18th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Pope Pius VI presenting a set of his papal medals to a kneeling gentleman
- Pen and brown ink and grey wash;
inscribed in pen and brown ink: Piedes Romano and squared and numbered for scale in brown ink
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 24 February 1970, lot 182 (as Roman School, circa 1750), purchased by Ralph Holland
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1974, no. 120
Literature
Clifford, 1974, p. 354 (suggesting the subject is not a Pope)
Condition
Hinged on four sides to the modern mount. Horizontal crease about 3/4 of the way up the page. Small losses made up along left edge. Some light foxing
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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 noted that the unattributed painting for which this drawing is preparatory hangs in the Palazzo Braschi, Rome, now the Museo di Roma. Remarking that it is only of moderate quality, he suggested it might be by Domenico de Angelis, who worked on decorative projects in Rome. Pius VI was a member of the Braschi family and was elected pope in 1775. He was an active and rather controversial figure, but was removed from Rome by Napoleon's forces and died in France in enforced exile. Mr. Holland also noted that in the painting it is possible to see the medals more clearly and this might be a way of dating the painting more precisely as several medals were issued in his pontificate.