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55 - Study of the Apostles, Italian School, 18th century Graphite…
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Estimate €450 - €800
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Study of the Apostles, Italian School, 18th century Graphite on paper. A compositional study of two bearded male figures, executed with great technical ease and remarkable linear expressiveness, likely related to a larger religious composition. The main figure holds a long vertical attribute whilst directing an intense gaze towards another figure in the foreground, creating a visual dialogue of great dramatic force. The artist employs a nervous and dynamic style combined with rapid shading that models volumes and anatomies using techniques characteristic of Italian Baroque drawing. The oxidation marks and the unfinished nature of some areas enhance the study’s spontaneous appeal, revealing the artist’s creative process and compositional exploration. The work reflects the 17th-century Italian academic tradition, in which drawing was an essential tool for the creation of large-scale religious and decorative cycles. Dimensions: 27 x 19 cm; 47 x 37 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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