L12309

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Lot 355
  • 355

A Group of nine Italian prints and drawings

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • illustrated sheet: Follower of Guido Reni, The Holy Family at home
  • Various media;
    illustrated sheet: Black chalk within double black chalk framing lines

Black chalk with touches of pen

Condition

Follower of Guido Reni, Holy Family, 317 by 245 mm - Scattered foxing throughout. There is a brown stain at the upper right margin and a small tear just beside this stain. The chalk remains fairly fresh. Follower of Orazio Samacchini, the holy family, 270 by 220 mm, Sheet has a number of creases throughout and also a number of tiny holes. The paper is very fragile and extra paper has been added to verso for support. The white heightening has oxidised considerably.
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