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Roman School, 17th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- an angel appearing to a kneeling woman outside an elaborate building
- Black chalk and brown wash, heightened with white
Provenance
John Skippe,
by descent to Mrs. Rayner Wood,
Edward Holland Martin,
his sale, London, Christie's, 20-21 November 1958, lot 242b (as Italian School, circa 1600, Vision of a Saint, ? St. Helena), purchased by Ralph Holland
by descent to Mrs. Rayner Wood,
Edward Holland Martin,
his sale, London, Christie's, 20-21 November 1958, lot 242b (as Italian School, circa 1600, Vision of a Saint, ? St. Helena), purchased by Ralph Holland
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1960, no. 17 (as North Italian, 3rd quarter of the 16th Century);
Newcastle, 1964, no. 31 (as North Italian, 3rd quarter of the 16th Century);
Newcastle, 1974, no. 62 (as Italian, early 17th Century)
Newcastle, 1964, no. 31 (as North Italian, 3rd quarter of the 16th Century);
Newcastle, 1974, no. 62 (as Italian, early 17th Century)
Condition
Laid down on an old mount (Skippe). Crease down the whole right side. Some oxidization of the white. Stains bottom right corner. Small hole on angel's knee and smaller on his shoulder
"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 the Skippe sale catalogue, Popham remarks that Skippe's attribution of this drawing to Francesco Vanni was not plausible. On balance, the figure types seem to be of more Roman derivation. The subject also is a puzzle: the initial impression that it is the Annunciation does not seem correct because of the setting and the gesture of the angel.