Paolo Fidanza (1731) - Head Of Mandricardo (Fidanza’S

Head Of Mandricardo (Fidanza’S "Idea" (Unique Study)

ink drawing on fine laid paper with watermark of a shield with scrolled top laying on its side, tipped at the top two corners to a paper support with laid lines
39.7 cms x 30.5 cms (15.6 ins x 12 ins)
Inscribed "Idea di un mostro chiamato Mandricardo, che dicesi esser stato Nano di Costantino Imperatoredipinto da Raffaello nel Vatican in by Paolo Fidanza in pen and ink below the drawing on the mount and to label verso
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Old Masters" held on Thu, Oct 27, 2022.
Lot 21
Estimate: CAD $800 - $1,200
Realised: CAD $480

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Estate of Fred Helson, Toronto, ON;

By descent to his wife, Toronto, ON
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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Head Of Mandricardo (Fidanza’S