L13040

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Lot 38
  • 38

Attributed to Carlo Maratti

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Carlo Maratti
  • A female seated figure playing a lute
  • Black chalk heightened with white chalk, on grey paper

Provenance

Alessandro Maggiori (L. 3005b), his inscription in pen and brown ink on the backing: Ales. Maggiori comprò in /Roma nel 1809

Condition

Laid down. There are a few brown stains scattered throughout the sheet, with a few more prominent ones located lower right. Chalk however remains relatively fresh and strong.
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