British & Continental | May 29, 2025
Thu, May 29, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 592
Northern Italian-Venetian School Drawing, Maritime Battle Scene
Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for
$950
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
(18th century)
Jacopo Marcello Directing the Assault of Gallipoli, unsigned, ink stamp lower right "D" (Lugt 3358), pen and black ink, brown ink and ink wash on laid paper with Fleur de lis watermark, sheet 11-1/2 x 8 in.; bird's eye veneer wood frame 14-1/4 x 18 x 1 in.
Provenance: Francois Desmarais (active in 1729); Daisy Mei Gentilucci, Florence, Italy; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
Note: According to the Lugt database, "the stamp was affixed to the album leaves at the time of the sale on March 2, 1984 by the expert B. de Bayser. Sale 1984, March 2, Paris, Nouveau Drouot (auctioneer: H. Le Blanc, expert: B. de Bayser). Collection of old drawings from French and foreign schools of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries."
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Francois Desmarais (active in 1729); Daisy Mei Gentilucci, Florence, Italy; Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
hinged in at top corners, toning, foxing, staining, creasing, handling grime, pink accretion verso, remnants of gilt along edges, possibly from old framing, old adhesive verso; frame with light 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.
