Enchères 30 juin 2015 OLD MASTER PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS

Lot n° 1

FOLLOWER OF ALBRECHT DURER Second half of the 16th century

St. John the Evangelist Oil on copper, 10 x 10 cm This picture was painted by an anonymous follower of Albrecht Dürer, working in the mid-16th century, who has clearly mastered the technique of painting in oil on copper. The artist's highly graphic and...

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Lot n° 2

ANDREA COMMODI (Florence, 1560-1638)

Head of Christ Oil on panel, 26 x 22 cm It's a painting typical of the Tuscan Catholic- Reformation culture between the end of 16th and the beginning of the 17th century. Actually, the golden background which recalls primitives' painting was used in different...

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Lot n° 3

GIOVAN BATTISTA BOLOGNINI (attr.) (Bologna, 1611-12/1688)

The Suicide of Lucretia Oil on copper, 31.5 x 21 cm This painting, of outstanding quality, is a copy of a well-known prototype of which two versions are known, one in the Neus Palais in Potsdam and the other in the Galleria Spada in Rome. The original...

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Lot n° 4

SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK (workshop)

Salvator Mundi Oil on canvas, 85 x 63,5 cm The painting is to be considered a good workshop copy of the original one owned by the Gemaldegalerie in Dresda with the same theme and similar in size (72,5 x 49,5 cm). We do agree with Maurizio Marini's opinion...

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Lot n° 5

FRANCESCO SIMONET known as "Monsù Francesco" (Rome, 1660-1731)

Baptism of Christ Oil on canvas, 90 x 60 cm In our view this painting may be attributed to Francesco Simonet, a little-known artist of rare painterly quality and one of the most interesting figures in the rediscovery of the classicising tradition in Roman...

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Lot n° 6

GIUSEPPE CADES' CIRCLE Second half of the 18th century

Portrait of a young woman Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 cm The work must have been accomplished in Cades' workshop in Rome by 1780's. Features such as the sturdy and pale brush stroke typical of the fleshy pink and the woman's hair and plumed hat can be found...

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Lot n° 7

FRANCESCO GUARDI (Venice, 1712-93)

View of the Island of San Giorgio Oil on canvas, 31 x 38 cm This picture may be fairly confidently attributed to the hand of Francesco Guardi, who tackled this particular view of the lagoon on more than one occasion in the course of his career. The clear,...

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Lot n° 8

LUCA LONGHI (Ravenna, 1507-1580)

Madonna with the Child, St. Joseph, St. Girolamo and a holy bishop Oil on panel, 93 x 71.5 cm The table we are examining is a good example of the figurative Mannerist culture in Emilia Romagna where some elements of Raphael's Umbrian style coexist with...

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Lot n° 9

GIOVAN BATTISTA GAULLI, known as Il Baciccio (Genova, 1639-Roma, 1709)

Portrait of Pope Alexander VII Chigi c. 1667 Chigi Albani Della Rovere Collection, Castel Fusano Oil on canvas, 90 x 78 cm This painting, which appeared on the Italian market fairly recently (in a sale of "Dipinti antichi e dell'Ottocento" held by Wannenes...

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Lot n° 10

CARLO MARATTI (Camerano, 1625-Rome, 1713)

Madonna with the Child Oil on canvas, 64 x 52 cm It is a high quality and undoubtedly authentic version of a marvellous theme by Maratti, where, on the landscape in the background shown behind curtains, the Madonna admires the double nature either human...

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Lot n° 11

JUSEPE DE RIBERA (worshop) (Xàtiva, 1591-Napoli, 1652)

St. Paul Oil on canvas, 65 x 51 cm This painting may be considered to be a product of Ribera's workshop, with considerable intervention on the part of the master himself in view of the high quality of the brushwork. The figure of St. Paul holding a sword...

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Lot n° 12

GIOVANNI BERNARDO AZZOLINO (Cefalù, 1572-Naples, 1645)

Last Supper Oil on panel, 140 x 210 cm This picture is one of the most outstanding masterpieces of Giovanni Bernardo Azzolino, a painter of Sicilian origin but who trained and spent his entire career in Naples. Azzolino may rightly be considered one of...

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Lot n° 13

ORAZIO GENTILESCHI (attr.) (Pisa, 1563-London, 1639)

The Ascension of Christ Oil on canvas, 138 x 168 cm Formerly in the collection of Claudio Strinati This painting clearly dates back to the transition phase between the 16th and 17th centuries, during which central Italy was a seething cauldron of talent...

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Lot n° 14

LIONELLO SPADA (Bologna, 1579-Parma, 1622)

Salome with the head of the Baptist Oil on canvas, 72.1 x 58.3 cm The work of art can be ascribed to Lionello Spada with a wide margin of certainty. He was a maestro from Bologna and probably one of the first followers to experience an actual relationship...

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Lot n° 15

BALDASSARRE ALOISI, known as "Il Galanino" (attr.) (Bologna, 1577-Rome, 1638)

Judith and Holofernes Oil on canvas, 180 x 130 cm This painting, with its rapid, smooth application of paint, betrays a grasp of colour which, while occasionally lacking in polish, is nevertheless very effective. We would argue that it is by a Caravaggesque...

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Lot n° 16

GIOVANNI FRANCESCO GUERRIERI da Fossombrone (Fossombrone, 1589-Pesaro, 1656)

Amphitrite in Her Chariot Oil on canvas, 180 x 120 cm This picture may be attributed to Guerrieri da Fossombrone, an artist from the Marche, and was probably painted during his time in Rome between 1615 and 1618, when he was engaged in painting his well-known...

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Lot n° 17

BENEDETTO GENNARI (Cento, 1633-Bologna, 1715)

Judith with the Head of Holofernes Oil on canvas, 124.5 x 118 cm This painting is very probably by Benedetto Gennari, who is well-known for being both Emilian master Guercino's nephew and the heir to his thriving workshop. Gennari's style is very similar...

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Lot n° 18

GIUSEPPE BARTOLOMEO CHIARI (attr.) (Rome or Lucca, 1654-Roma, 1727)

Bathsheba at her Bath Oil on canvas, 110 x 150 cm This painting has the typical features of the later Roman school that drew its inspiration from Pietro da Cortona, combined with a revival of classicising stylistic notes ranging from Sacchi and Guido...

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Lot n° 19

LUCA GIORDANO (attr.) (Naples, 1634-1705)

Allegory of writing Oil on canvas, 123 x 95 cm Neapolitan painter Giordano, one of the major protagonists of Italian baroque, is possibly the author of this artwork. As known, Giordano's prolific career was so vast that comparing his most important works,...

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Lot n° 20

ABRAHAM BLOEMAERT (workshop) (Gorinchem, 1564-Utrecht, 1651)

Adoration of the Magi Oil on canvas, 230 x 170 cm In our opinion, this work is considered a good version, partially original, of the same altarpiece owned by the Central Museum of Utrecht. Moreover, the famous preparatory drawing of the altarpiece is...

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Lot n° 21

LEONARDO COCCORANTE (Naples, 1680-1750 ca.)

Pair of architectural caprices 1. Monks and pilgrims on the bridge. 2. Resurrection of Lazarus. Oil on canvas, 180 x 120 cm (each) Appearing on Italian market some years ago, this pair of architectural caprices is for sure to be attributed to the great...

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Lot n° 22

GIROLAMO MARCHESI DA COTIGNOLA and workshop (Cotignola, c. 1480-c. 1545) 1530s

Madonna and Child with St. Mercurial, St. John the Baptist and the Donor Oil on canvas, 198 x 145 cm Formerly in the collection of Claudio Strinati This painting may be considered a second autograph version - with help from the assistants in his workshop...

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Lot n° 23

LUDOVICO MAZZANTI (Rome, 1686-Orvieto, 1775)

Noli me tangere Oil on canvas, 57,5 x 41,5 cm The painting is very important work in the repertoire of 18th century Roman painter Ludovico Mazzanti. Together with Odazzi, he was brought up under the influence of Gaulli; successively, however, he interpreted...

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Lot n° 24

ANDREA LILIO (Ancona, 1555-Ascoli Piceno, after 1631)

St. Francis praying Oil on canvas, 88 x 65 cm It was Luciano Arcangeli who rediscovered this painting and attributed it to Lilio at the opening of the exhibition in Ancona (1985), (Andrea Lilli nella pittura delle Marche tra Cinquecento e Seicento, exhibition...

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Lot n° 25

ERASMUS QUELLINUS II (Anversa, 1607-1678)

Madonna with the Child Oil on canvas, 60 x 35 cm The table, not very big in size and in a perfect state of conservation, is to be considered authentic and created by Erasmus Quellinus (Anversa, 1607-1678) who was Rubens' apprentice and he used an enamelled...

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Lot n° 26

GIOVANNI BATTISTA LAMPI known as "the Elder" (circle) (Romeno, 1751-Vienna, 1830)

Portraits of Catherine II of Russia, known as "the Great", and of Peter III of Russia Oil on canvas, 110 x 90 cm (each)

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Lot n° 27

EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH MASTER

Miniature portrait of nobleman Oil on panel, 7,7 x 6,4 cm

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Lot n° 28

ANONYMOUS LATE 16TH CENTURY FLORENTINE ARTIST

Design for a piece of furniture or adornment for a chapel Brown ink and watercolour, 540 x 417 mm

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Lot n° 29

BERNARDINO INDIA (attr.) (Verona, 1558-1590)

The Sacrifice of Isaac Charcoal on paper prepared with brown pigment, 155 x 115 mm Overleaf: masked character. Distinguished by its dynamic and expressive traits, the group is believed to have much in common with works by special Verona artist Bernardino...

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Lot n° 30

GIROLAMO MACCHIETTI (Florence, 1535-1592)

Study of a male figure with shield Red pencil on paper, 190 x 110 mm The sheet might have some similarities with a drawing which was recently on the market and assignable to the popular Mannerist Florentine master Girolamo Marchietti, among the painters...

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Lot n° 31

PIETRO LIBERI (attr.) (Padova, 1614-Venice, 1687)

Study of a male nude Ink, pen and pencil on paper, 175 x 178 mm

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Lot n° 32

ANTONIO BICCHIERAI (Rome, 1688-1766)

Four allegories of the Eucharist Watercolour on paper, 266 x 196 mm

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Lot n° 33

GIOVANNI BATTISTA MERCATI (Borgo Sansepolcro, 1591-Rome, 1645)

Study of drapery Red pencil on paper, 320 x 228 mm The sheet is a probable preparatory study for one of the frescos with Stories of the Virgin which can be found in Chapel Orsini di Pitigliano in the church St. Barthlomew on the Island in Rome, therefore...

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Lot n° 34

JACOPO PALMA THE YOUNGER (Venice, 1548-1628)

Soldier on the ground Pen and watercolour on white paper, 42 x 65 mm

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Lot n° 35

PIER FRANCESCO MOLA (Coldrerio, 1612-Rome, 1666)

Walking parish priest Dark ink pen on paper, 188 x 121 mm This small illustration is certainly authentic by Mola, the incisive, sturdy and shaded line that portrays the character presented here is typical of the maestro and visible in a large part of...

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Lot n° 36

GIOVANNI BATTISTA LENARDI (attr.) (Rome, 1656-1704)

Tobiolo and the Angel Red pencil on paper, 193 x 135 mm In this study the figure of the angel strong points of contact with the same angel hoding the palm of martyrdom placed on the high part of the altarpiece depicting the Sepulture of St. Andrew in...

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Lot n° 37

ANONYMOUS OF THE 17TH CENTURY

Balaam and the Angel Brown ink on paper, 193 x 271 mm

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Lot n° 38

DURANTE ALBERTI (Borgo Sansepolcro, 1556-Roma, 1623)

Munich Ink on paper, 106 x 59 mm

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Lot n° 39

AGOSTINO MITELLI (Badolo-Battedizzo, 1609-Madrid, 1660)

Study of facade and arches Ink pen, 90 x 75 mm

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Lot n° 40

JACOPO CONFORTINI (attr.) (Florence, 1602-1672)

Allegory of the Eucharist Ink and watercolour on paper, 126 x 359 mm According to us, the sheet, probable preparatory drawing for a frescoed frieze, has some points of contact with a drawing recently attributed to the Florentine master Jacopo Confortini...

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Lot n° 41

JACQUES CALLOT (Nancy, 1592-1635)

Study of parade Ink on white paper, 107 x 164 mm Such small-size sketches by Callot are not very frequently displayed for sale. However, comparisons with some other sheets sold in the past clear up all attribution doubts. A good specimen is Study depicting...

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Lot n° 42

JACOPO BASSANO (attr.) (Bassano del Grappa, 1510-1592)

Flagellation Charcoal on paper, 414 x 270 mm We would argue that this drawing may be attributed to the hand of Jacopo Bassano, on the grounds of a stringent comparison with a recently auctioned drawing depicting a Seated Bishop Reading from a Book on...

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Lot n° 43

FRANCESCO COZZA (Stignano, 1605-Rome, 1682)

Study for a God Father Charcoal on yellow paper, 266 x 199 mm The study might refer to the God Father with angels frescoed by Cozza in the clearstory of the church S. Maria della Pace in Rome. However, the frescoed figure shows some differences such as...

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Lot n° 44

GUGLIELMO CORTESE (Saint-Hippolyte, 1628-Rome, 15th June 1679)

Study for St. John the Baptist Caharcoal on paper, 320 x 256 mm It's a remarkable drawing attributable to Guglielmo Cortese during his greatest artistic maturity the same period as (citing an emblematic masterpiece) the alterpiece depicting the Madonna...

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Lot n° 45

PIER FRANCESCO MOLA (Colderio, 1612-Rome, 1666)

Two figures in a lacustrine landscape Dark watercolour on white paper, 102 x 138 mm A lot of comparisons can confirm a definite connection to Mola for this small illustration. The swift and very modern line which might be considered as anticipatory of...

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Lot n° 46

GIOVANNI PAOLO SCHOR (attr.) (Innsbruck, 1615-Rome, 1674)

Study for a figure of Aeneas, overleaf architectural study Ink and watercolour on paper, 184 x 222 mm The sheet has a clear Cortona's lode, even though it is not ascribable directly to the master but to Schor who was a well-known collaborator of Pietro...

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Lot n° 47

GUGLIELMO CORTESE (Saint-Hippolyte, 1628-Rome, 15th June 1679)

Scene of a battle Ink on paper, 189 x 269 mm The drawing seems to be comparable with copious other ones attributed to Borgognone's circle to whom we can relate different types of images such as fallen horses and dead bodies lying on the ground that are...

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Lot n° 48

CIRO FERRI (Rome, 1633-1689)

Sketch for decorating an altar Ink and watercolor on paper, 270 x 193 mm

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Lot n° 49

LUIGI GARZI (Pistoia, 1638-Rome, 1721)

Samson and Delilah Red pencil on paper, 185 x 230 mm We believe that it is almost surely certified that the sheet belongs to Garzi thanks to similarities with other graphics by this author. Amongst them stands out the sanguine drawing Story of a saint...

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Lot n° 50

FRANCESCO VANNI (Siena, 1563-1610)

Christ at the column Dark ink on paper, 153 x 127 mm The drawing we are examining has the free and experienced line of the Sienes master comparable to an artwort as a study for a holy communion of the Mary Magdalene (overleaf a study with a man throwing...

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Enchères 30 juin 2015 OLD MASTER PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS -

Enchérissez sur la liste des lots ACR Auctions : 30 juin 2015 - Old master paintings and drawings <b>Expositions publiques :</b> June 27th - 29th 10:30 am - 07:00 pm <b>Experts :</b> Emilio Negro Andrea Emiliani Mina Gregori Daniele Benati -

OLD MASTER PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS

FOLLOWER OF ALBRECHT DURER Second half of the 16th century

St. John the Evangelist Oil on copper, 10 x 10 cm This picture was painted by an anonymous follower of Albrecht Dürer, working in the mid-16th century, who has clearly mastered the technique of painting in oil on copper. The artist's highly graphic and...

ANDREA COMMODI (Florence, 1560-1638)

Head of Christ Oil on panel, 26 x 22 cm It's a painting typical of the Tuscan Catholic- Reformation culture between the end of 16th and the beginning of the 17th century. Actually, the golden background which recalls primitives' painting was used in different...

GIOVAN BATTISTA BOLOGNINI (attr.) (Bologna, 1611-12/1688)

The Suicide of Lucretia Oil on copper, 31.5 x 21 cm This painting, of outstanding quality, is a copy of a well-known prototype of which two versions are known, one in the Neus Palais in Potsdam and the other in the Galleria Spada in Rome. The original...

SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK (workshop)

Salvator Mundi Oil on canvas, 85 x 63,5 cm The painting is to be considered a good workshop copy of the original one owned by the Gemaldegalerie in Dresda with the same theme and similar in size (72,5 x 49,5 cm). We do agree with Maurizio Marini's opinion...

FRANCESCO SIMONET known as "Monsù Francesco" (Rome, 1660-1731)

Baptism of Christ Oil on canvas, 90 x 60 cm In our view this painting may be attributed to Francesco Simonet, a little-known artist of rare painterly quality and one of the most interesting figures in the rediscovery of the classicising tradition in Roman...

GIUSEPPE CADES' CIRCLE Second half of the 18th century

Portrait of a young woman Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 cm The work must have been accomplished in Cades' workshop in Rome by 1780's. Features such as the sturdy and pale brush stroke typical of the fleshy pink and the woman's hair and plumed hat can be found...

FRANCESCO GUARDI (Venice, 1712-93)

View of the Island of San Giorgio Oil on canvas, 31 x 38 cm This picture may be fairly confidently attributed to the hand of Francesco Guardi, who tackled this particular view of the lagoon on more than one occasion in the course of his career. The clear,...

LUCA LONGHI (Ravenna, 1507-1580)

Madonna with the Child, St. Joseph, St. Girolamo and a holy bishop Oil on panel, 93 x 71.5 cm The table we are examining is a good example of the figurative Mannerist culture in Emilia Romagna where some elements of Raphael's Umbrian style coexist with...

GIOVAN BATTISTA GAULLI, known as Il Baciccio (Genova, 1639-Roma, 1709)

Portrait of Pope Alexander VII Chigi c. 1667 Chigi Albani Della Rovere Collection, Castel Fusano Oil on canvas, 90 x 78 cm This painting, which appeared on the Italian market fairly recently (in a sale of "Dipinti antichi e dell'Ottocento" held by Wannenes...

CARLO MARATTI (Camerano, 1625-Rome, 1713)

Madonna with the Child Oil on canvas, 64 x 52 cm It is a high quality and undoubtedly authentic version of a marvellous theme by Maratti, where, on the landscape in the background shown behind curtains, the Madonna admires the double nature either human...

JUSEPE DE RIBERA (worshop) (Xàtiva, 1591-Napoli, 1652)

St. Paul Oil on canvas, 65 x 51 cm This painting may be considered to be a product of Ribera's workshop, with considerable intervention on the part of the master himself in view of the high quality of the brushwork. The figure of St. Paul holding a sword...

GIOVANNI BERNARDO AZZOLINO (Cefalù, 1572-Naples, 1645)

Last Supper Oil on panel, 140 x 210 cm This picture is one of the most outstanding masterpieces of Giovanni Bernardo Azzolino, a painter of Sicilian origin but who trained and spent his entire career in Naples. Azzolino may rightly be considered one of...

ORAZIO GENTILESCHI (attr.) (Pisa, 1563-London, 1639)

The Ascension of Christ Oil on canvas, 138 x 168 cm Formerly in the collection of Claudio Strinati This painting clearly dates back to the transition phase between the 16th and 17th centuries, during which central Italy was a seething cauldron of talent...

LIONELLO SPADA (Bologna, 1579-Parma, 1622)

Salome with the head of the Baptist Oil on canvas, 72.1 x 58.3 cm The work of art can be ascribed to Lionello Spada with a wide margin of certainty. He was a maestro from Bologna and probably one of the first followers to experience an actual relationship...

BALDASSARRE ALOISI, known as "Il Galanino" (attr.) (Bologna, 1577-Rome, 1638)

Judith and Holofernes Oil on canvas, 180 x 130 cm This painting, with its rapid, smooth application of paint, betrays a grasp of colour which, while occasionally lacking in polish, is nevertheless very effective. We would argue that it is by a Caravaggesque...

GIOVANNI FRANCESCO GUERRIERI da Fossombrone (Fossombrone, 1589-Pesaro, 1656)

Amphitrite in Her Chariot Oil on canvas, 180 x 120 cm This picture may be attributed to Guerrieri da Fossombrone, an artist from the Marche, and was probably painted during his time in Rome between 1615 and 1618, when he was engaged in painting his well-known...

BENEDETTO GENNARI (Cento, 1633-Bologna, 1715)

Judith with the Head of Holofernes Oil on canvas, 124.5 x 118 cm This painting is very probably by Benedetto Gennari, who is well-known for being both Emilian master Guercino's nephew and the heir to his thriving workshop. Gennari's style is very similar...

GIUSEPPE BARTOLOMEO CHIARI (attr.) (Rome or Lucca, 1654-Roma, 1727)

Bathsheba at her Bath Oil on canvas, 110 x 150 cm This painting has the typical features of the later Roman school that drew its inspiration from Pietro da Cortona, combined with a revival of classicising stylistic notes ranging from Sacchi and Guido...

LUCA GIORDANO (attr.) (Naples, 1634-1705)

Allegory of writing Oil on canvas, 123 x 95 cm Neapolitan painter Giordano, one of the major protagonists of Italian baroque, is possibly the author of this artwork. As known, Giordano's prolific career was so vast that comparing his most important works,...

ABRAHAM BLOEMAERT (workshop) (Gorinchem, 1564-Utrecht, 1651)

Adoration of the Magi Oil on canvas, 230 x 170 cm In our opinion, this work is considered a good version, partially original, of the same altarpiece owned by the Central Museum of Utrecht. Moreover, the famous preparatory drawing of the altarpiece is...

LEONARDO COCCORANTE (Naples, 1680-1750 ca.)

Pair of architectural caprices 1. Monks and pilgrims on the bridge. 2. Resurrection of Lazarus. Oil on canvas, 180 x 120 cm (each) Appearing on Italian market some years ago, this pair of architectural caprices is for sure to be attributed to the great...

GIROLAMO MARCHESI DA COTIGNOLA and workshop (Cotignola, c. 1480-c. 1545) 1530s

Madonna and Child with St. Mercurial, St. John the Baptist and the Donor Oil on canvas, 198 x 145 cm Formerly in the collection of Claudio Strinati This painting may be considered a second autograph version - with help from the assistants in his workshop...

LUDOVICO MAZZANTI (Rome, 1686-Orvieto, 1775)

Noli me tangere Oil on canvas, 57,5 x 41,5 cm The painting is very important work in the repertoire of 18th century Roman painter Ludovico Mazzanti. Together with Odazzi, he was brought up under the influence of Gaulli; successively, however, he interpreted...

ANDREA LILIO (Ancona, 1555-Ascoli Piceno, after 1631)

St. Francis praying Oil on canvas, 88 x 65 cm It was Luciano Arcangeli who rediscovered this painting and attributed it to Lilio at the opening of the exhibition in Ancona (1985), (Andrea Lilli nella pittura delle Marche tra Cinquecento e Seicento, exhibition...

ERASMUS QUELLINUS II (Anversa, 1607-1678)

Madonna with the Child Oil on canvas, 60 x 35 cm The table, not very big in size and in a perfect state of conservation, is to be considered authentic and created by Erasmus Quellinus (Anversa, 1607-1678) who was Rubens' apprentice and he used an enamelled...

GIOVANNI BATTISTA LAMPI known as "the Elder" (circle) (Romeno, 1751-Vienna, 1830)

Portraits of Catherine II of Russia, known as "the Great", and of Peter III of Russia Oil on canvas, 110 x 90 cm (each)

EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH MASTER

Miniature portrait of nobleman Oil on panel, 7,7 x 6,4 cm

ANONYMOUS LATE 16TH CENTURY FLORENTINE ARTIST

Design for a piece of furniture or adornment for a chapel Brown ink and watercolour, 540 x 417 mm

BERNARDINO INDIA (attr.) (Verona, 1558-1590)

The Sacrifice of Isaac Charcoal on paper prepared with brown pigment, 155 x 115 mm Overleaf: masked character. Distinguished by its dynamic and expressive traits, the group is believed to have much in common with works by special Verona artist Bernardino...

GIROLAMO MACCHIETTI (Florence, 1535-1592)

Study of a male figure with shield Red pencil on paper, 190 x 110 mm The sheet might have some similarities with a drawing which was recently on the market and assignable to the popular Mannerist Florentine master Girolamo Marchietti, among the painters...

PIETRO LIBERI (attr.) (Padova, 1614-Venice, 1687)

Study of a male nude Ink, pen and pencil on paper, 175 x 178 mm

ANTONIO BICCHIERAI (Rome, 1688-1766)

Four allegories of the Eucharist Watercolour on paper, 266 x 196 mm

GIOVANNI BATTISTA MERCATI (Borgo Sansepolcro, 1591-Rome, 1645)

Study of drapery Red pencil on paper, 320 x 228 mm The sheet is a probable preparatory study for one of the frescos with Stories of the Virgin which can be found in Chapel Orsini di Pitigliano in the church St. Barthlomew on the Island in Rome, therefore...

JACOPO PALMA THE YOUNGER (Venice, 1548-1628)

Soldier on the ground Pen and watercolour on white paper, 42 x 65 mm

PIER FRANCESCO MOLA (Coldrerio, 1612-Rome, 1666)

Walking parish priest Dark ink pen on paper, 188 x 121 mm This small illustration is certainly authentic by Mola, the incisive, sturdy and shaded line that portrays the character presented here is typical of the maestro and visible in a large part of...

GIOVANNI BATTISTA LENARDI (attr.) (Rome, 1656-1704)

Tobiolo and the Angel Red pencil on paper, 193 x 135 mm In this study the figure of the angel strong points of contact with the same angel hoding the palm of martyrdom placed on the high part of the altarpiece depicting the Sepulture of St. Andrew in...

ANONYMOUS OF THE 17TH CENTURY

Balaam and the Angel Brown ink on paper, 193 x 271 mm

DURANTE ALBERTI (Borgo Sansepolcro, 1556-Roma, 1623)

Munich Ink on paper, 106 x 59 mm

AGOSTINO MITELLI (Badolo-Battedizzo, 1609-Madrid, 1660)