Bidspirit auction | Raphael, Manner of: Portrait Stud

Raphael, Manner of: Portrait Stud - Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino Raphael (1483 - 1520) Manner of: Portrait Study. Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right, unframed. This drawing shares the full lips, full cheeks, and big, expressive eyes exquisite rendering from the shoulders on up with Raphael's Head of a Muse study for Parnassus, one of a series of frescoes he made for the Vatican. Raphael was one of the most prominent painters of the Italian Renaissance. He is known for religious figure and portrait painting and drawing, mythology. 11.5 x 8.75 inches. Private collection, Finland. Good condition with signs of ageing. The paper is slightly rippled, has foxing throughout, and ragged edges. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Condition: Good condition with signs of ageing. The paper is slightly rippled, has foxing throughout, and ragged edges. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.