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January 2004 Fine Art & Antiques Online Auction

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117. Two Master drawings, One Signed Claudio Ridolfi

Signed ink drawing depicts Jesus Christ with his hand outstretched in the sign of peace. A woman kneels next to Him and several other figures stand before Him. He appears to be giving a blessing. Signed in lower right hand corner Claudio Ridolfi. Verso has an ink drawing of a man trying to escape death. Death is portrayed as a skeleton clutching onto the man's cloak. Overall size of paper is apprx 6" x 8". Also included in this lot is a drawing made from red conte crayon. Chain lines and watermark are visible on paper. Collector's stamp located on verso. This is a sketch of the interior of a baroque church. Restorer's tape located on lower left side. This image has been removed from the original sketchbook. Measures apprx 8" x 11".



200/400   Sold $310.50
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