Bidspirit auction | After Alesso Baldovinetti 'The Baptism

After Alesso Baldovinetti 'The Baptism of Christ' Watercolor Study - No Reserve - Keywords: Alesso Baldovinetti, Baptism Of Christ, Italian Renaissance, Early Renaissance, Florentine School, Old Master, Christian Art, Religious Art, Biblical Scene, Saint John The Baptist, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Italian Art, Watercolor, Gouache, Works On Board Summary: George Davidson After Alesso Baldovinetti (Italian, 1425-1499), The Baptism of Christ. Watercolor and gouache with graphite on Winsor & Newton prepared board, after Baldovinetti’s Early Renaissance composition from the Armadio degli Argenti series. The scene depicts Christ standing in the River Jordan as Saint John the Baptist pours water over his head, with the dove of the Holy Spirit appearing above and attendant figures gathered at left. The later artist closely follows the distinctive composition, landscape, figures and inscribed borders of Baldovinetti’s original. The Latin inscription across the upper border refers to Naaman descending into and washing seven times in the Jordan, an Old Testament episode traditionally understood as a prefiguration of baptism. The lower inscription refers to Christ coming to the Jordan to be baptized. Unsigned. Reverse retains a partial Winsor & Newton Etching Board manufacturer’s label and a purple ink stamp reading ‘LUIGI OLIVIERI, ROMA.’ This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE. Measurement: 9 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. (24.1 x 25.1 cm.) approx Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use. Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.