Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770)

Studies of heads of orientals, one wearing a plumed hat, a boy and a punchinello

Details

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770)
Tiepolo, G.B.
Studies of heads of orientals, one wearing a plumed hat, a boy and a punchinello
with inscription 'Tiepolo' (verso, laid down)
pen and brown ink, brown wash
6 x 7.7/8 in. (151 x 200 mm.)

Provenance

Anon. sale, Sotheby's London, 27 March 1946, lot 104 (34 to Hardy [Hatvany]).
Baron Paul Hatvany; Christie's London, 24 June 1980, lot 37.

Lot Essay

James Byam Shaw and George Knox pointed out that a similar study was in the Springell collection, sold at Sotheby's London, 30 June 1986, lot 73. Another similar drawing of fantastic heads was sold at Christie's London, 2 July 1996, lot 165.