Lot Essay
One of a fine group of works by Bison from the Litta collection in the 1969 sale (lots 61-75).
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ITALIAN DRAWINGS FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION
Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (Palmanova 1762-1844 Milan)
The Virgin and Child enthroned, adored by Saint Anthony, another saint, and a bishop
Details
Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (Palmanova 1762-1844 Milan)
The Virgin and Child enthroned, adored by Saint Anthony, another saint, and a bishop
signed 'Bison'
pencil, pen and brown ink, brown wash, extended to the right with Saint Anthony and the other figures
11 3/8 x 8 in. (29 x 20.3 cm.)
The Virgin and Child enthroned, adored by Saint Anthony, another saint, and a bishop
signed 'Bison'
pencil, pen and brown ink, brown wash, extended to the right with Saint Anthony and the other figures
11 3/8 x 8 in. (29 x 20.3 cm.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 25 March 1969, lot (bt. Paul Walraf).
Paul Walraf, no. 191 (according to a label on the back of the mount.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 18 April 1996, lot 77, where acquired by the present owner.
Paul Walraf, no. 191 (according to a label on the back of the mount.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 18 April 1996, lot 77, where acquired by the present owner.
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