Various scenes from the life of a Pope, Giovanni Guerra
Drawings from the Collection of Carlos Alberto Cruz
Giovanni Guerra
Various scenes from the life of a Pope
Pen and brown ink and brown wash; a pentimento for the central figures hinged to the centre of the drawing
318 by 296 mm
Condition Report:
Laid down on a late 19th century mount with a cartouche with the attribution to Leonardo da Vinci. The media has suffered. There are a number of creases, small tears and losses scattered but especially towards the margins. The attached pentimento is rather discoloured while the drawing below remains in much better condition. A more pronounced tear to the left margin and to the right of the pentimento on the lower section of the sheet.
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Drawings from the Collection of Carlos Alberto Cruz
Giovanni Guerra
Various scenes from the life of a Pope
Pen and brown ink and brown wash; a pentimento for the central figures hinged to the centre of the drawing
318 by 296 mm
Condition Report:
Laid down on a late 19th century mount with a cartouche with the attribution to Leonardo da Vinci. The media has suffered. There are a number of creases, small tears and losses scattered but especially towards the margins. The attached pentimento is rather discoloured while the drawing below remains in much better condition. A more pronounced tear to the left margin and to the right of the pentimento on the lower section of the sheet.
Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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