05-16-200805-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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May 16, 2008 04:00 PMCalender
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School of Giovanni Battista Pittoni, the Younger (Italian, 1687-1767) Madonna and Child

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$1,067$900
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2409Location: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2008 4:00PM

Description:

School of Giovanni Battista Pittoni, the Younger (Italian, 1687-1767)

Madonna and Child
Unsigned, sketches in several media on the reverse.
Black chalk and stumping on laid paper with figural watermark, 15 5/8 x 10 7/8 in. (40.3 x 27.5 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Horizontal creases, staining, nicks and tears to edges.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

There is a horizontal crease through the center, plus other minor creases and handling marks. The work has scattered ink and other staining, more prevalent to the verso. The nicks and tears to the edges are numerous but small.

Keywords

School of Giovanni Battista Pittoni, Giovanni Battista Pittoni, Madonna