Lot 20
Paolo Fidanza (1731–1795) After Raffaello “Raphael” Sanzio da Urbino (1483–1520)
Lot 20 Details
Paolo Fidanza (1731–1795) After Raffaello “Raphael” Sanzio da Urbino (1483–1520), Italian
HEAD OF PLATO (THE ELDER PLATO FROM "THE SCHOOL OF ATHENS" IN THE VATICAN), CA. 1757-85
ink drawing on fine laid paper with fleur de lys watermark, tipped at the top two corners to a paper support with laid lines
inscribed "Platone Ateniesi dipinto da Raffaelle nel Vaticano" by Paolo Fidanza in pen and ink below the drawing on the mount in Italian script
Sheet 16.7 ins x 11.5 ins; 42.4 cms x 29.1 cms; Mounted 13.5 ins x 9.5 ins; 34.3 cms x 24.1 cms
Estimate $800-$1,200
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Provenance:
Estate of Fred Helson, Toronto, ON;
By descent to his wife, Toronto, ON
Note:
The sheet of the published etching was larger, measuring 16.7 ins x 11.5 ins; 42.4 cms x 29.1 cms.
This is Fidanza's original drawing for the etching portfolio, the English translation of the folio being: "Selected Heads of Illustrious Characters in Letters, and in Arms."