Lot Essay
The composition is derived from Stefano della Bella's print (de Vesme, 185).
A panther leaping from an arabesque between two baskets of grapes: Design for a frieze
Details
Valerio Spada (Genoa 1624-1659)
A panther leaping from an arabesque between two baskets of grapes: Design for a frieze
pen and brown ink
4¼ x 12 in. (107 x 305 mm.)
A panther leaping from an arabesque between two baskets of grapes: Design for a frieze
pen and brown ink
4¼ x 12 in. (107 x 305 mm.)
Provenance
Burnet Pavitt, London, by whom bequeathed to the Royal College of Music.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges