Featured INK ON PAPER ROMAN SCENE NOT SIGNED V.GOOD QUALITY

Here is an ink drawing representing a Roman Scene I suppose done during the XVIIIth Cent...??
The original drawing is stuck on a harder paper support but not ancient
This drawing was framed in a very heavy black wood 66x51cm which need some restauration (As per photos).The drawing itself measures 34,5x24,5cm
The Passe partout Carton was badly deteriorated by humidity and fungus The frame as well...Fortunately the drawing is kept mint.I will find a nice new passe partout to replace.
No signature but looks having been done by a good Painter or Designer.
If you have some good infos...Pls let me know..JB

 

Yep, this is known generically as an old master drawing. Good idea to try and identify the subject matter or story depicted.

BTW, in English terminology, we generally refer to Passe-Partout as "the mat" or "matting"

 

...Good News..!!! Thanks for the translation....

 

Yes...Got a very good news from Drouot....This Ink Drawing seems to have been done by Theodor Boeyermans 1620/1678...For sure now Attributed to..For a Scene de l'Histoire Romaine....Good Value as well...!!!!!!

 

Just to be clear, I assume they told you this is in the style of Boeyermans, and not a period piece drawn by him correct? Has Drouot held this in their hand to look at it?

 

No Sir..Response Said "Attribue sans aucun doute a Theodor Boeyermans....Actual Value 600 Euros ..Just for the Picture excluding Solid Ebony Frame and New "Mat"...Preparing to send it to Paris..ASAP.

 

"... sans aucun doute...?" I'm a bit surprised by how emphatic they were. As they've not had it in their hands, could well be a xerox copy for all they know.

Debora

 

Will update and inform you accordingly...Promised..!!!

 

Wow, that's a real surprise. Please do keep us informed. Did you send them the same pictures you posted here - or did you have better pictures to send them? If they accept it for auction, please send us a link. I'd love to read their description. I'm bothered by several things, from quality of work to materials to condition, that makes me quite skeptical it is an original from the 1600's, so I will definitely be interested in following this.

 

So far got this news...And I am waiting as well for more...This Original Ink drawing represents...MUCIUS SCEVOLA in front of PORSENNA.....