Lot 5
  • 5

Attributed to Carlo Maratta

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Carlo Maratta
  • Study for the head of the Virgin
  • Red chalk;
    bears later initials in pencil, lower right: C M and also bears old attribution in pen and red ink on the mount:  Carlo -
  • 9in by 6½in

Provenance

Jonathan Richardson, Junior (L.2170), his original mount

Condition

Laid down on Richardson mount. Sheet has been made up at the left margin and at the lower left corner. Sheet relatively clean. Red chalk remains strong and vibrant. Sold in gilded frame with decorative beading.
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