Italian School, 17th Century Portrait Sketch: Head of the Madonna

Description:

Italian School, 17th Century

Portrait Sketch: Head of the Madonna
Inscribed faintly "A d 514..." l.l.
Red and black chalk on laid paper, 11 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (29.5 x 19.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Repaired tears, foxing, staining, wear to edges, folded under along the bottom edge, affixed to cardboard backing along the top edge of the reverse.
Estimate $400-600


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