Lot Essay
We are grateful to Mr. Everett Fahy for confirming the attribution after inspecting the original (verbal communication, 30 March 2005).
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The Madonna and Child
Details
Francesco Raibolini, Il Francia (Bologna c. 1450-1517)
The Madonna and Child
oil on panel
22¼ x 15 in. (56.4 x 38.2 cm.)
The Madonna and Child
oil on panel
22¼ x 15 in. (56.4 x 38.2 cm.)
Provenance
the Earls of Northesk.
Special notice
On occasion, Christie's has a direct financial interest in lots consigned for sale. This interest may include guaranteeing a minimum price to the consignor of property or making an advance to the consignor which is secured solely by consigned property. Such property is offered subject to a reserve. This is such a lot.
Sale room notice
Please note the estimate has been revised to US$20,000 - 30,000.
We are grateful to Dr. Nicosetta Roio for confirming that the present lot is an autograph work by Francesco Francia with studio assistance and for dating it to circa 1515 (written communication, 22 April 2005).
We are grateful to Dr. Nicosetta Roio for confirming that the present lot is an autograph work by Francesco Francia with studio assistance and for dating it to circa 1515 (written communication, 22 April 2005).