05-16-200805-17-2008
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May 16, 2008 04:00 PMCalender
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Attributed to Felice Giani (Italian, 1758-1823) Virgin Interceding on Behalf of Plague Victims

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2409Location: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2008 4:00PM

Description:

Attributed to Felice Giani (Italian, 1758-1823)

Virgin Interceding on Behalf of Plague Victims
Unsigned, inscribed "...Milanese" and "Boschi D' Milano" l.r.
Ink on paper, sheet size 11 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (28.3 x 20.7 cm),unframed.
Condition: Residue at corners verso, toning, scattered soiling/staining.
Provenance: The estate of John Elliott, Newport, Rhode Island, and Rome.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

The toning is even. The staining and soiling are minor. There are minor handling marks and creases.

Keywords

Felice Giani, John Elliott, Rhode Island