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.