Simeon Solomon (1840-1905)

Giotto di Bondone

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Simeon Solomon (1840-1905)
Giotto di Bondone
inscribed 'FIRENZE VERONA RAVENNA' (lower centre, in a cartouche) and 'GIOTTO/ DI/ BONDONE' (lower right, in a cartouche)
black chalk and grey wash on paper, watermark 'JWHATMAN'
15 ¾ x 21 1/8 in. (40 x 53.7 cm.)

Sale room notice

Please note this lot has additional provenance to that stated in the catalogue:

Purchased with the assistance of Mosheh Oved, 1918.

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Lot Essay

Stylistically the present powerful grey wash drawing dates from the 1890s.
We are grateful to Colin Cruise for his assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.

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