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Attributed to Filippo Bellini
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Filippo Bellini
- the madonna and child adored by st. catherine of alexandria and st. helena
- Pen and brown ink and wash, over black chalk, partially squared in red chalk;
bears inscription in pen and brown ink, verso: Fransisco Vanius
Provenance
Jan Pietersz Zoomer (L.1511);
James Harris;
The Earl of Malmesbury;
Daniel H. Farr, Princeton, New Jersey,
his sale and others, London, Christie's, 25-26 March 1963, lot 27 (as Passignano), purchased by Joan Buzas (later Mrs. Holland) as a gift for Ralph Holland
James Harris;
The Earl of Malmesbury;
Daniel H. Farr, Princeton, New Jersey,
his sale and others, London, Christie's, 25-26 March 1963, lot 27 (as Passignano), purchased by Joan Buzas (later Mrs. Holland) as a gift for Ralph Holland
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1974, no. 46 (as Passignano);
London, 1975, no. 34 (as Passignano);
Newcastle, 1982, no. 34, reproduced pl. IXA (as Passignano)
London, 1975, no. 34 (as Passignano);
Newcastle, 1982, no. 34, reproduced pl. IXA (as Passignano)
Condition
Stain at center of right edge, restored; small tear on opposite edge also repaired. Othewise paper strong and ink also and generally 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
This was formerly catalogued and exhibited as a work by Passignano, but it seems more likely to be by an artist in the circle of Filippo Bellini, a follower of Barocci who was primarily active in the Marche.1
1. For further information, see the excellent article by C. Monbeig Goguel, 'Filippo Bellini da Urbino della Scuola del Baroccio', Master Drawings, XIII, no. 4, 1975, pp. 347-70 and also B. Montevecchi, 'Filippo Bellini', Le Arti nelle Marche al tempo di Sisto V, Milan 1992, pp. 367-73