59
Carlo Maratti (Camerano, 1625 - Roma, 1713)
Male nude study
Oil on canvas
cm. 64,5x49.
We are grateful to Prof. Francesco Petrucci for recognising the painting as an autograph work by Carlo Maratti (oral communication to the owners).
The painting bears a brush inscription on the back: "ECC.MO SING. E PNPE. DI SCILLA ONLE DI CARLO MARATTI 387".
The inscription attests to an ancient provenance from the collection of the Ruffo princes of Sicily.
The painting bears a brush inscription on the back: "ECC.MO SING. E PNPE. DI SCILLA ONLE DI CARLO MARATTI 387".
The inscription attests to an ancient provenance from the collection of the Ruffo princes of Sicily.
Provenance:
Ruffo Princes of Sicily collection; private collection, Lazio.
Ruffo Princes of Sicily collection; private collection, Lazio.
Live auction 293
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings. With a selection of sculptures
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 18 April 2024
SINGLE SESSION 18/04/2024 Hours 15:00