Attributed to Jacopa Palma II Il Giovane Venetian 1548-1628 Five Putti on Clouds pen and brown ink 16th century Sight: 10 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (26 x 18.4 cm.) Provenance: Christie’s, Paris; Peintures Anciennes et Dessins Anciens et du XIX Siecle, Sale 5438 Lot 2; 15 November 2006 Note: (From the Estate): "An exceptional Palma il Giovane drawing, bearing a rare filigree watermark of a crowned bird or dove inscribed “Di mano Elisabeta Sirani – N: 00.” Possibly depicting Venus and Mars with putti, the sheet demonstrates Palma’s mastery of Venetian Mannerism, synthesizing the influences of Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, and Parmigianino. Singular putti poses—unique in his oeuvre—foreshadow compositions in Madonna in Glory with Saints (Chiesa di S. Zaccaria, Venice). Stylistic parallels with Peruzzi and Polidoro da Caravaggio attest to his engagement with the Roman Raphael circle. A remarkable study exemplifying Venetian elegance and inventive draughtsmanship." Matted and framed under acrylic. Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an “as-is” basis. Provenance: Christie’s, Paris; Peintures Anciennes et Dessins Anciens et du XIX Siecle, Sale 5438 Lot 2; 15 November 2006Note: (From the Estate): "An exceptional Palma il Giovane drawing, bearing a rare filigree watermark of a crowned bird or dove inscribed “Di mano Elisabeta Sirani – N: 00.” Possibly depicting Venus and Mars with putti, the sheet demonstrates Palma’s mastery of Venetian Mannerism, synthesizing the influences of Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, and Parmigianino. Singular putti poses—unique in his oeuvre—foreshadow compositions in Madonna in Glory with Saints (Chiesa di S. Zaccaria, Venice). Stylistic parallels with Peruzzi and Polidoro da Caravaggio attest to his engagement with the Roman Raphael circle. A remarkable study exemplifying Venetian elegance and inventive draughtsmanship."