Circle of Francesco Solimena
The Nativity
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January 27, 09:35 PM GMT
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
Lot Details
Description
Circle of Francesco Solimena
The Nativity
Pen and dark brown ink with gray wash over black chalk
263 by 201 mm; 10 3/8 by 8 in
With P. & D. Colnaghi, London;
with Drey Gallery, New York
with Drey Gallery, New York
It has not been possible to connect this study with any known paintings by the master or executed by one of Solimena's pupils. Certain stylistic aspects of this drawing are, however, reminiscent of the graphic style of Solimena's best collaborator, Francesco de Mura (1696-1782).