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Carlo Galli Bibiena
1721-1787
A Reception Hall in a Palace
Pen and brown ink, with gray wash, over graphite, on paper.
7 13/16 x 11 1/2 inches (198 x 292 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:99
Inscription:
Inscribed on verso, in pen and brown ink, "Autentico-F. Bibiena".
Provenance:
Giovanni Piancastelli, Rome (no mark; see Lugt S. 2078a); Edward and Mary Brandegee, Boston (no mark, see Lugt S. 1860c); Janos Scholz, New York (no mark; see Lugt S. 2933b); acquired in 1951 by Donald M. Oenslager, New York.
Bibliography:
Scholz, Janos, with an introduction by A. Hyatt Mayor. Baroque and Romantic Stage Design. New York : E.P. Dutton, 1962, no. 42, repr
Notes:
On same mat as 1982.75:98.
Associated names:
Piancastelli, Giovanni, 1845-1926, former owner.
Brandegee, Edward, former owner.
Brandegee, Mary, former owner.
Scholz, János, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.
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