Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd

Description

European School c.1860
Studies of Hands Resting on a Pregnant Belly and Drapery
Black chalk with traces of white chalk on buff paper.
Mounted and presented in a good quality hardwood frame.

Sheet: 13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (35.3 x 25.1 cm.)
Frame: 21 1/4 x 15 1/8 in. (53.8 x 38.5 cm.)

This study is one from a collection of 10 drawings and two oil sketches we are selling. We believe all the works are by the same artist that date from the middle part of the 19th century. The studies appear to form part of a composition for a large history painting or perhaps a mural for a church or cathedral. Unfortunately, only one of the drawings gives us a tantalising clue as to the identity of the artist. There are two names that appear on one of the drawings titled, ‘Study of a Head of a Woman’, the first is ‘Emilia Lotti’, and the second is J? Marco.

The collection comprises of studies of heads, figures, and drapery with compositions for the nativity and crucifixion. All works are undoubtedly by an accomplished artist working from a country within Europe, possibly Italy or Germany.



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CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.