GRABADOS ARENBERG 19.10.2019

Dessins et peintures anciens – Oude tekeningen & schilderijen
13 [Dutch school?]
Bath of Venus. 16th c.
Drawing, pencil and black chalk, heightened with white, 19 x 11,5 cm within
passe-partout, laid paper, signed in the upper right background with initials
«H.A.T»? (minor black spots near Venus’ left arm, min. foxing). Stuck under
passe-partout, under gilt wooden frame (sl. damaged frame, not studied outside
frame).
400 / 500 €
11
12 [Dutch or Italian school]
The tomb of Medici Pope Leo XI. [Rome], c. 1644-1680.
Drawing, pen and brown ink, brown wash, traces of graphite, 28,8 x 17,8 cm, laid
paper with Amsterdam watermark, unsigned (sl. discolouration in paper at lower
edge, sm. foxing).
200 / 250 €
Drawn after the funeral monument of Pope Leo XI in the Vatican, sculpted by
Alessandro Algardi between 1640 and 1644. The drawing seems to be based
upon the existing sculpture, rather than being a design for its construction.
Given the Amsterdam watermark, the sheet may be by the hand of one of the
many Dutch artists living in Rome at that moment.
Venus bathing in a tub decorated with a lion’s head, while being teased by a
leaning cupid. Skilfully executed drawing. Possibly Netherlandish.
14 [Dutch school]
Fight with a Centaur. C. 1600-1650.
Drawing, pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, 13,2 x 18,2 cm, laid paper
(underlaid), unsigned (some foxing, oxidation stain at upper right corner, lower
left corner sl. torn). Loose sheet.
200 / 300 €
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