POLIDORO CALDARA, CALLED POLIDORO DA CARAVAGGIO | HEAD OF A YOUNG MAN IN PROFILE

POLIDORO CALDARA, CALLED POLIDORO DA CARAVAGGIO
Caravaggio 1499 - 1543 Messina
HEAD OF A YOUNG MAN IN PROFILE

Red chalk, circular;
bears inscription in black chalk, verso: Biliverti
Diameter: 75 mm; 3 in

Condition Report:
Circular mount around the periphery of the circle. There is a tiny hole at the top of the young man's head. Light staining around the periphery of the circle and the sheet has discoloured slightly. Red chalk still remains strong and vibrant.
Sold mounted but unframed.

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