Lot Essay
The original drawings for these etchings were included in Christie's Penkill Castle sale, 15 December 1992, lot 148 (The Hollond Collection). They were probably made in Italy in 1862 or 1873.
Details
William Bell Scott (1811-1890)
Prophets from the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, after Michelangelo
etchings, on applied paper, from the set of proofs with margins, pale discolouration otherwise generally in good condition
averaging S. 19¾ x 13 3/8in. (50.2 x 34cm.) (4)
Prophets from the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, after Michelangelo
etchings, on applied paper, from the set of proofs with margins, pale discolouration otherwise generally in good condition
averaging S. 19¾ x 13 3/8in. (50.2 x 34cm.) (4)