Lot 45
  • 45

Florentine School, early 17th Century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Florentine School, Early 17th Century
  • Head study of a young man
  • Red chalk;
    bears inscription on a separate strip of paper attached to the mount: Raphael durbin 86.

Condition

Laid down on paper. There is an old repaired tear to the upper left edge of the sheet and areas of light surface dirt throughout. The paper has somewhat yellowed, however the red chalk medium has remained reasonably fresh throughout.
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