Lot Essay
Dr. Sutherland-Harris, who described the drawing as 'tantalisingly close to Camassei' in 1970, fully accepeted the attribution in 1977.
Elijah and the Angel on the Bank of the River Jordan
Details
Andrea Camassei (1602-1649)
Elijah and the Angel on the Bank of the River Jordan
red chalk
259 x 404 mm.
Elijah and the Angel on the Bank of the River Jordan
red chalk
259 x 404 mm.
Provenance
R. Houdlitch (L. 2214), his number '2'.
John Clerck, Lord Eldin; Winstanley & Sons, Edinburgh, 14-25 March 1833, part of lot 230.
Sir Archibald Campbell, Bt., by descent to Sir Ilay Campbell; Christie's, 26 March 1974, lot 73.
John Clerck, Lord Eldin; Winstanley & Sons, Edinburgh, 14-25 March 1833, part of lot 230.
Sir Archibald Campbell, Bt., by descent to Sir Ilay Campbell; Christie's, 26 March 1974, lot 73.
Literature
A. Sutherland-Harris, 'A Contribution to Andrea Camassei Studies', Art Bulletin, L, 1970, no. A.54, fig. 5.
Exhibited
Glasgow, City Art Gallery, 1953, no. 32.
Sale room notice
Ann Sutherland Harris does not accept any more the attribution to Andrea Camassei.