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A Sibyl (Allegory of Wisdom ?)

A Sibyl (Allegory of Wisdom ?)

(Italian (Bolognese), 1671–1749)
early 18th century
Medium/TechniqueBrown ink on paper
Dimensions25.2 x 17.8 cm (9 15/16 x 7 in.)
Credit LineGift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz
Accession number1999.688
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
Inscriptionsr.c. in brown ink: DONA / CRET / INV
ProvenanceBolognini-Amorini Collection, Bologna; sale, London, Christie's, 5 July 1983, lot 69; Jean-Piere Selz, Paris; Jeffrey Horvitz, Massachusetts; gift to MFa December 31, 1999
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