Lot 238
Rovere, called Il Fiammenghino (Giovanni Battista della, 1561-1627), Follower of. The Annunciation, pen and ink
Hammer Price: £750
Description
Rovere, called Il Fiammenghino (Giovanni Battista della, 1561-1627), Follower of. The Annunciation, pen and brownish-black ink, traces of black chalk, on laid paper without watermark, ruled ink framing line, sheet 107 x 149 mm (4 1/4 x 5 3/4 in), inset at edges into 19th century collector's mount, bears pencil stock number verso, 'D29875 HX', framed
Provenance:
Mount bears pencil inscription verso that reads: 'Collection - King Philip V of Spain & ? Orleans Coll.'
⁂ Showing distinct influences of the graphic style of Giovanni Battista della Rovere, as found in the drawings 'St Thomas standing holding a book and spear', held in the British Museum (acc. no. SL,5227.45), and the finished study for the decoration of a chapel showing Christ in Glory, sold by Sotheby's, New York (Old Master Drawings, 30th January 2013, lot 235).
Description
Rovere, called Il Fiammenghino (Giovanni Battista della, 1561-1627), Follower of. The Annunciation, pen and brownish-black ink, traces of black chalk, on laid paper without watermark, ruled ink framing line, sheet 107 x 149 mm (4 1/4 x 5 3/4 in), inset at edges into 19th century collector's mount, bears pencil stock number verso, 'D29875 HX', framed
Provenance:
Mount bears pencil inscription verso that reads: 'Collection - King Philip V of Spain & ? Orleans Coll.'
⁂ Showing distinct influences of the graphic style of Giovanni Battista della Rovere, as found in the drawings 'St Thomas standing holding a book and spear', held in the British Museum (acc. no. SL,5227.45), and the finished study for the decoration of a chapel showing Christ in Glory, sold by Sotheby's, New York (Old Master Drawings, 30th January 2013, lot 235).