Cesare Franchi, called Il Pollino

Jacques Fryszman (L.4946);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 3 July 1995, lot 125

Window mounted on a sheet of modern paper, which in turn has been hinged to a modern mount. There is some very minor discoloration to the sheet and evidence of light surface dirt and some minor stains. Otherwise in good condition with the medium fresh throughout and the image strong. Sold in a carved giltwood frame.
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Drawings by Pollini are easily identifiable for their very distinctive pen work and characteristic use of wash and facial types.¹  In his long career he was also active as a miniaturist. ^1. For further information on the artist's career see B. Toscano, Il Pollino tra Roma e Perugia, Disegno e Disegni, Rimini 1998, pp. 156-167