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attrib. to Fortunino Matania, Italian/British 1881–1963 - Study of Athena drawing two soldiers;
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attrib. to Fortunino Matania,
Italian/British 1881–1963 -
Study of Athena drawing two soldiers;
Price Realised: Unsold Lot
Estimate: £300 - £500
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Lot 183
Description
attrib. to Fortunino Matania,
Italian/British 1881–1963 -
Study of Athena drawing two soldiers;
pencil on paper, bears inscription with the artist's name on the reverse, 22.5 x 30 cm (ARR)
Note:
this is possibly a study made for the work 'The Goddess Who Made a City, 1933', but may also have been inspired by the artist experiences of WWI when he was working as an illustrator for 'The Sphere' magazine and the British Government.
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
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