British & Continental | May 29, 2025
Thu, May 29, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 556
Circle of Benedetto Luti, The Contest of Apollo and Marsyas
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$850
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Italian 1666-1742)
Visually uncomfortable depiction of the musical contest between Apollo, with his lyre, and Marsyas with a pan flute, unsigned, red chalk on paper, unidentified stamp with magenta ink verso, "WILTFANG", inscribed in pencil on cardstock "Herbert Horne/Abraham...", sheet 6-1/2 x 8-7/8 in.; gilt wood frame 12-1/4 x 14-3/4 x 1 in.
Provenance: Herbert Horne, Florence (inscribed on mount); Doyle, New York, January 31, 2018, lot 90, sold for $2250; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Herbert Horne, Florence (inscribed on mount); Doyle, New York, January 31, 2018, lot 90, sold for $2250; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
mounted to cardstock, foxing, toning, creasing, handling grime, small pin holes at corners; frame with wear Note:Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
