- 137
Francesco Montelatici, called Cecco Bravo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Francesco Montelatici, called Cecco Bravo
- Recto: A seated male figure, his face in profile, with arms outstretched Verso: Faint red chalk studies of a figure of Hercules and another crouching figure holding a staff
- Red chalk;bears old attribution in pen and brown ink, lower left: Empoli
- 272 by 187 mm; 10¾ by 7 3/8 in
Condition
Light staining around the edges of the sheet.. A darker more prominent stain located at the lower half of his robe. Surface dirt. Red chalk remains vibrant and strong. Overall in fairly good condition.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Highly characteristic, this vibrant red chalk study demonstrates the artist's spirited and expressive draftsmanship. Although fairly prolific in terms of graphic output the majority of Cecco's surviving drawings do not relate directly to painted projects. Many of his drawings are studies of male nudes (see lot 129), saints (possibly the present study included) and other religious subjects.
Little is known about Cecco Bravo's artistic education but it seems he learned the rudiments of drawing in the studio of Giovanni Biliverti. He worked in Florence and Tuscany for most of his career and among his most significant works were mural frescoes for the Sala degli Argenti in the Palazzo Pitti, executed in the late 1630s.
Little is known about Cecco Bravo's artistic education but it seems he learned the rudiments of drawing in the studio of Giovanni Biliverti. He worked in Florence and Tuscany for most of his career and among his most significant works were mural frescoes for the Sala degli Argenti in the Palazzo Pitti, executed in the late 1630s.