- 332
Attributed to Antonio Cavallucci
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Antonio Cavallucci
- two studies of the heads of bearded men and two hands
- Red chalk and stumping, heightened with white chalk; a slight black chalk study of a foot to the right
Provenance
Bears unidentified collector's mark (L.3539);
with H. Scarfe, London, from whom purchased, November 1958
with H. Scarfe, London, from whom purchased, November 1958
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1960, no. 44;
Newcastle, 1964, no. 93;
Newcastle, 1974, no. 123;
London, 1975, no. 77
Newcastle, 1964, no. 93;
Newcastle, 1974, no. 123;
London, 1975, no. 77
Condition
Hinged on all sides to a modern mount. Two small holes at bottom right corner; several tears along top edge; some light foxing stains; small bump to right of right head, seems to be integral to paper
"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 is clearly the work of a Roman 18th century artist. Mr. Holland proposed the attribution to Cavallucci on the basis of comparison with a black chalk study of heads in Edinburgh which is preparatory for a painting in Pisa, and he suggested that the present work could be related to Cavallucci's Elijah on Mount Carmel in S. Martino ai Monti, Rome.1
1. K. Andrews, Catalogue of Italian Drawings, Cambridge 1968, vol. I, p. 37, no. D516, reproduced vol. II, p. 49; S. Rudolph, La Pittura del '700 a Roma, Milan 1983, fig. 145