FJK 123

Titian ((Tiziano Vecellio), Attributed to (Italian, Pieve di Cadore ca. 1485/90?–1576 Venice)

Kneeling Soldier Holding a Sword Pointed Towards the Ground (recto)
Male Study (verso)

Early 16th century
12 61/64 × 9 41/64 in. (329 × 245 mm)

Medium
Collector’s mark “Spencer” bottom right (Lugt 1530)

Origin

John Spencer Collection, 2nd Earl Spencer, Althorp (1708-1746) (Lugt 1530)
Dr. Barry Delany Collection (1815-1888), Kilkenny/Irlande (Lugt 350)
H.E. Schwabe Collection
Private Collection, London
Anonymous sale, An interesting Collection of Old Master Drawings. The Property of a Private Collection, Sotheby & Co. London, July 4, 1975, no. 28 (under attributed to Titian)
Anonymous sale, Sotheby’s, London, June 28, 1979, no. 36
Sale, Christie’s, Paris, March 18, 2004, no. 2 (under Venetian school, early 16th century)
Jan Krugier Collection, Monaco, JK 6219
Jan Krugier Foundation

Bibliography

ASHER H., The Collecting of Drawings.The Antique Dealer and Collector’s guide, London, vol. I, pp. 11-12, no. 5.

Exhibitions

Manchester, Whitworth Art Gallery, 1947.

London, Royal Academy of Arts, Drawings by Old Masters, 1953, no. 88 (under attributed to Titian).