Lot 51
RICCIARDO MEACCI (1856-1938)
THE VIRGIN WITH ANGELS
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
Auction: Lots 1 to 336 | 16th October at 10am
Description
watercolour and gouache, signed lower left R. MEACCI, framed
Dimensions
25.5cm x 12cm (frame size 35cm x 19cm)
Provenance
Provenance: Christies South Kensington, British and Continental Watercolours and Drawings, 24th April 1997, Lot 194
Footnote
Sienese born artist Ricciardo Meacci painted predominantly religious subjects, blending traditional medieval elements from his ‘Purismo’ school training with influences from the Pre-Raphaelite movement. He executed church frescoes as well as works in watercolour and gouache, the latter gaining favour with English royalty and aristocracy. His paintings are further prized for their ornamental frames which incorporate gilt architectural elements.
