Italian school of the 17th century, after Guilio Romano (circa 1499-1546)The arrest of ChristPen, brown ink, brown wash21.5 x 29.5 cm Condition: Lined, missing parts and restorationsIn a superb Regenc[...]
This small red chalk study, made at the end of the 17th century, representing the ascension of a holy bishop carried to heaven by angels is certainly a project for a large altar painting. Perfectly in[...]
Beautiful red chalk drawing by François Verdier depicting a scene from the life of Christ "the head of a synagogue comes to pray to Jesus to resurrect his daughter". Titled at the bottom, the drawing [...]
François Boitard (1670-1715)Abraham and the Three Angels,Signed lower left "F Boitard (...) fecit (...)"28 x 44 cmPen and ink on yellow prepared paperIn good conditionFramed 47 x 64 cmThis drawing dep[...]
Attributed to Joseph Parrocel (1646–1704)
Study of a Horseman Charging His Opponent
Black chalk on cream paper
20 × 29 cm
Provenance:
– William Bateson Collection (1861–1926), pioneering Britis[...]
Michel CORNEILLE the Younger (Paris, 1642 – 1708)
Roman Charity (Cimon and Pero)
Black chalk with white highlights on beige paper
Height: 28 cm – Width: 20 cm
France, circa 1690
An important redi[...]
Pen, ink, white gouache highlights on paperH. 115 mm; W. 85 mmThis charming drawing depicts a concert of angels. The angel on the left plays an instrument similar to a Lira da braccio, a stringed inst[...]
Nicolaes van Lijnhoven (Haarlem c.1610 – 1702)
Landscape with Travellers
Pen and brown ink, brown framing lines, 106 x 122 mm (4.2 x 4.8 inch)
With early inscription or signature ‘Lynhoven’ ([...]
A 19th-century pencil masterpiece
This 19th-century pencil sketch titled The Children is a refined expression of Italian academic drawing. Of great technical and aesthetic quality, the piece delicate[...]
Project for a choir's woodwork design, c. 1730-1740Pen and wash painting decoration project in boiserie or wall panelling for a Master altar or choir.The project is in two parts: on the right, XVII th[...]
Pieter Holsteyn II (Haarlem c.1614 – 1673 Amsterdam)Study of an AvocetPen and grey ink, watercolour, brown ink framing lines, 148 x 173 mm (5.8 x 6.8 inch)Inscribed ‘ad … 114 / No 4 #’ (red chalk, ver[...]
French school of the 17th century, monument to the arms of the Capponi family (illustrious family of Florence) with the coat of arms edged in sable on silver. Drawing in pen and brown ink over black p[...]
Studio of Carlo Maratti (or Maratta)
Camerano 1625 – Rome 1713
Studies of a kneeling female figure, an arm, a hand, and a head in profile
Red chalk on paper
43.4 x 26.6 cm
Provenance
Private col[...]
FRANCESCO MARIA BIANCHI, attrib. toSAINT CHRISTOPHER BEFORE THE KING OF LYCIAFRANCESCO MARIA BIANCHIVelate 1689 – 1757 VelatePen and brown ink on laid paper32 × 40.5 cm / 12.6 × 15.9 inFramed: 46 × 54[...]
18th century Spanish School, Study of the Virgin or Madonna on laid paper. Dimensions: 24.5 x 32.5 cm On the back: an antique figure of which only the lower part remains
The group: Joseph of Arimathea supporting the body of Christ, the Virgin and 2 holy women, as well as the two cherubs, is directly inspired by Sébastien Bourdon whose very famous composition was engra[...]
Beautiful sketch based on a 17th century drawing in the Louvre, by a good hand at the end of the 18th or beginning of the 19th century. It is customary for students to take up the works of the ancient[...]
Attributed to the circle of Cornelis Dusart – Tavern Scene in the Style of Adriaen van OstadeThe Netherlands, early 18th centuryWatercolor and ink on paper laid down on board16.5 × 24.5 cm / 6.5 × 9.6[...]
Beautiful decorative project in gray feather, presenting three statues of young women dressed in antique style, one naked. Imposing sculpted bases. The base of the niches is decorated with large shell[...]
Beautiful brown ink and ink wash drawing, based on an Italian drawing held at the Louvre. Apollo and Diana receiving Latona's complaints about Niobe's contempt. Collector's mark lower right. Good cond[...]
Genoese school of the end of the 17th century, workshop of Gregorio de FERRARIStudy of an architectural motif from a low anglePen and black ink, brown wash and white gouache highlights on black chalk [...]
Fountain design, in ink, depicting a putto sitting in a fountain receptacle on the back of a large bird. A grimacing head can be seen in the rockwork above the water receptacle. An interesting 17th-ce[...]
François VERDIER (Paris 1651 - 1730)The TrinityBlack chalk and gray wash45 x 29 cm - 66.7 x 52 cm Stains, folds, old tears restoredProbably made when Verdier was at the height of his career and his ar[...]
Large and beautiful drawing, ink and ink wash, representing a church or palace interior. Vaults, colonnades, sculptures, grand decor, particularly rich and sumptuous. Italy, 17th century. Sculpted fra[...]
Rare original and preparatory drawing for a ceiling project, titled "Peace Driving Out Discord" by Jean Lepautre (attributed to) circa 1650-1655, pen and brown ink on paper.The completed project for t[...]
French school from the end of the 17th century Two studies of caryatids holding garlands Red chalk (fold) Annotated Poussin in black chalk at the bottom towards the center Gilded wood frameFrame dimen[...]
Large drawing depicting Apollo on his chariot, pulled by three horses. The god appears to emerge from a cloud, with four putti carrying urns from which they pour the contents are arranged diagonally o[...]
Study of a Tuscan torch-bearing pedestal table. Large, unsigned graphite drawing with watercolour on paper, late 19th century. Wooden frame. Please note : some old fold visible on pictures.Dimensions [...]
Brown pen and gray wash from the 17th century. Collector's stamp at the bottom right (Lugt No. 2707). The former owner of the drawing, a collector from Tarn, had put a label on the back of this work t[...]
18th-century Old Master Drawing possibly French?
Wooded Landscape with Bridge
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, 207 x 260 mm
Provenance
Private collection, Holland
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A beautiful drawing, po[...]
Pencil drawing on paper depicting the Holy Family with the infant Saint John, 18th century Italian school, with frame and glass -
frame size 33x27 drawing 14 x13 cm
Willem van Mieris (Leiden 1662 – 1747 Leiden)
The Lamentation (recto); Architectural Study (verso)
Black and white chalk, graphite framing lines, on blue paper, 212 x 228 mm (8.4 x 9 inch)
[...]
ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-ANTOINE WATTEAU
(Valenciennes 1684 - 1721 Nogent-sur-Marne)
Study of Putti after Rubens (recto)
Study of Figures after Rubens (verso - counterproof)
Black and red chalk height[...]
17th century French or Flemish school
The opening of the tomb
Pen and grey ink, grey wash over black stone sketch
29 x 24.2 cm
Annotated or signed ‘daret’ lower left and ‘n°59’.
Pitting and sta[...]
Drawing on paper in red chalk and black stone, representing two young women in profile, after Antoine Watteau. Early 19th century. Dimensions Width: 25 cm Height: 22 cm
Miniature wash drawing from the 18th century, representing Louis XIV on a battlefield. This drawing is similar to the works of Van Der Meulen or Jean-Baptiste Martin "des Batailles". Beautiful quality[...]
Interesting red chalk depicting Christ rising into the air, a banner in his hand, triumphing over his defeated enemies. The composition is powerful, surely taken from a study for a large altar paintin[...]
Very pretty pair of female portraits in red chalk, probably heads of statues, very good condition, Italy. The two portraits look at each other, which adds to the charm. Very lively looks and attitudes[...]
Antonio Domenico Gabbiani (Florence 1652 – 1726 Florence)
The Goddess Diana resting after the hunt
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, brown ink framing lines, squared in black chalk, laid down onto [...]
Interesting portrait in ink on vellum, of an officer in bust and armor. Very elaborate framing, chantournè, in the style of the 16th century. Vellum is a living material, the sheet is curled, as is of[...]
Plume et gouache sur papier beige. Ancienne collection Dubini Hoepli.
La gravure de Charles Audran (1594 – 1674) d’après l’œuvre de Pierre de Cortone (1596 – 1669) donne de précieuses indications s[...]
ANTONIO MARIA VASSALLO attr. to
SCENE OF THE EXODUS OF THE JEWS FROM EGYPT
ANTONIO MARIA VASSALLO
Genova 1620 – 1664/72 Milano
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash
21 x 30 cm / 8.3 x 11.9 [...]
Drawing on black chalk paper, pen and brown ink, gray wash, framing lines in pen, watermark with a fox? in a circle and the letters N .. P Presented in a very beautiful old frame with its original gil[...]
Interesting study of an assembly facing the right, two young people climbing a column on the left, a young girl joining her hands at the bottom left. Two holes due to insects. Good condition. Ink and [...]
Large drawing, school of Sébastien Bourdon, representing Tobie burying the dead, beautiful and large composition in pen and brown ink, wash and sepia, a central fold and the left corner restored, tiny[...]
Beautiful old drawing, late 17th, early 18th century, pencil and sepia ink on paper, representing an animated view of the banks of the Saône. Later gilded wood frame, under glass. In good condition se[...]
Theatrical scenography, Mausoleum Scena Prima.
Entourage by Ferdinando Galli Bibbiena.
XVIII century.
Paper, iron gall ink.
Above written: Mausoleum Scene One
There are letters with small tria[...]
A couple in a landscape executed in pen and wash. On the left a child (cupid?) and on the right a fourth character (playing the flute?). The drawing, which measures 11.8x20.3, is framed in a Loui[...]
Dessin école italienne 18 ieme siecle d après Guido Reni
portrait en pied de jeune homme
sanguine sur papier
38x11
Trace d une pliure et petite restauration à un angle⁹
17th/18th century French school: “Woman with veil”, red chalk and charcoal drawing 47 If stylistically I would lean more towards the 17th century, an old 18th century annotation on the back makes me d[...]
Standing Moses striking the rock in front of the Israelites Ink & Wash 17th century. Dimensions: 29.7 cm x 20 cm Paper fixed on cardboard sheet, note: slight losses in the corners and wear
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