Lot 292
Antonio da Trenta (fl. 1527-1540s), Attributed to.
St Cecilia playing her harpsichord held by an angel, after Parmigianino (1503-1540)
Hammer Price: £1,000
Description
Antonio da Trenta (fl. 1527-1540s), Attributed to.
St Cecilia playing her harpsichord held by an angel, after Parmigianino (1503-1540)
Chiaroscuro woodcut, printed from two blocks in grey and black, circa 1540, but printed by Andrea Andreani circa 1602-10, on stiff laid paper without watermark, bearing ink inscription verso 'Andreani', sheet 250 x 245 mm (9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in), hinged into mount, some lines retouched with black wash, some surface dirt and minor toning and stains, (unframed)
Provenance:
Acquired by the great-great-grandfather of the present owner (late 19th century);
Thence by family descent
Literature:
Bartsch 37
Description
Antonio da Trenta (fl. 1527-1540s), Attributed to.
St Cecilia playing her harpsichord held by an angel, after Parmigianino (1503-1540)
Chiaroscuro woodcut, printed from two blocks in grey and black, circa 1540, but printed by Andrea Andreani circa 1602-10, on stiff laid paper without watermark, bearing ink inscription verso 'Andreani', sheet 250 x 245 mm (9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in), hinged into mount, some lines retouched with black wash, some surface dirt and minor toning and stains, (unframed)
Provenance:
Acquired by the great-great-grandfather of the present owner (late 19th century);
Thence by family descent
Literature:
Bartsch 37
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