The head of a bearded man looking down — Italian School, late 16th Century

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Estimate: £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,678–$5,517
Result
Performance
Sale: Christie's — Old Master and 19th Century Drawings , London · 6 July 2004
Dimensions: 6¼ x 5¼ in. (160 x 134 mm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5905949
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Late 18th Century Italian School, The head of a bearded man looking down. Christie's, 6 Jul 2004, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5905949.

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Late 18th Century Italian School, The head of a bearded man looking down. Christie's, 6 Jul 2004, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5905949.

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From the same sale Old Master and 19th Century Drawings · Jul 2004

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