Lot Essay
An attribution to an artist in the circle of Palma il Giovane has been suggested for the first drawing in this lot.
SOLD BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS OF THE LATE LORD HARTWELL MBE TD
French School, 18th Century
Study of a hand raised in benediction, with a counterproof of the same to the right; and Study of a right hand, palm down, with a counter proof of the same to the left
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French School, 18th Century
Study of a hand raised in benediction, with a counterproof of the same to the right; and Study of a right hand, palm down, with a counter proof of the same to the left
red chalk, fragmentary watermark proprietary (1); black and white chalk on blue paper (2)
4 x 6 7/8 in. (101 x 174 mm.) and 4½ x 4¼ in. (109 x 112 mm.) (2)
Study of a hand raised in benediction, with a counterproof of the same to the right; and Study of a right hand, palm down, with a counter proof of the same to the left
red chalk, fragmentary watermark proprietary (1); black and white chalk on blue paper (2)
4 x 6 7/8 in. (101 x 174 mm.) and 4½ x 4¼ in. (109 x 112 mm.) (2)