$237
Italian School, 18th/19th Century The Deposition from the Cross. Initialed "CA" in an oval l.l., inscribed in pencil "Lodovico Ciardi [ sic ] detto Il Cigoli/Déposition de la croise" l.l. and "...Claudio Argentieri" l.r. Ink and wash with whiting on paper, 13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in., trimmed to an arched format, framed. Condition: Sheet affixed to wove backing paper, scattered holes u.c. and paper loss u.c. edge, toning, wear to edges. Provenance: Purchased November 2, 1962, at a Rhode Island School of Design exhibition. Approximately six small holes or weakened areas, the largest measuring 1/8 in., scattered in an area measuring 3 1/2 x 3 in. upper center. Paper loss at center top margin measuring 1/4 x 3/8 in. Sheet mounted to mat with cellophane tape. Inscribed on the frame backing "Artist possibly Paola Caliari called Veronese...Art Institute of Chicago has his studies for Descent from the Cross. Style similar to this" Paper trimmed and laid on on blue backing paper. Backing paper inscribed "Daniello da Volteria."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-04-11
