Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3: Zelle Collection, American & European

Sat, May 14, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, May 15, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 727

Italian School

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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
(19th/20th century) The [Zanni] from the [Commedia dell'Arte], with possibly [Pulcinella] atop a Donkey, 17th century style, signed "...Cellini Firenze", oil on canvas, 27-3/8 x 23-1/2 in.; painted wood frame,. Condition: lined, crackle, signature with loss, some small paint voids with original canvas ground appearing to be bright white, strong linen, possibly baked for effect. Provenance: Michael MacLean Antiques, West Palm Beach, Florida, purchased in 1996; accompanied by original receipt; Collection of Anne and Robert K. Zelle, Nashville, Tennessee and Gulf Stream, Florida

Condition

lined, crackle, signature with loss, some small paint voids with original canvas ground appearing to be bright white, strong linen, possibly baked for effect