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Family - Original Pencil Drawing 1880s

1880s

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Cupid is an original pencil drawing on thick cream-colored paper, realized by an anonymous French artist of the end of XIX century. Dated in pencil on lower left margin " 9.X.1880". A beautiful original drawing representing a playing cupid with the typical rapid line of the sketch, revealing a skilled and trained hand. On the back two pencil sketches representing a lying down cupid. A pleasant modern artwork, in very good conditions, except for some graphite stains and dust on the sheet and a light fold of the paper. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork.
  • Creation Year:
    1880s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.26 in (10.8 cm)Width: 3.27 in (8.3 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1034421stDibs: LU65035072971
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