antique italian medici watercolour giovanni delle bande nere after gian paolo pace

Antique Italian Medici Watercolour Giovanni Delle Bande Nere After Gian Paolo Pace

19th Century Renaissance Revival Portrait in a Pierced Florentine Giltwood FrameHighlights* Historic Italian School watercolour
* 19th century, possibly Florence circa 1871
* After Gian Paolo Pace, detto l’Olmo
* Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Medici condottiero
* Historic inscriptions verso
* Fine Florentine pierced giltwood frame
* Cheffins Fine Art provenance
* Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution includedIntroductionA captivating 19th-century Italian portrait of Giovanni delle Bande Nere, one of the most celebrated military personalities of Renaissance Florence.The portrait was catalogued by Cheffins Fine Art as After Gian Paolo Pace, detto l’Olmo and follows the celebrated Renaissance likeness of Giovanni in armour.He appears in profile before rich crimson drapery, wearing dark polished armour and resting his hand upon his helmet.Catalogue DetailsArtist / School: Italian SchoolAttribution: After Gian Paolo Pace, detto l’OlmoDate: 19th Century, possibly circa 1871Sitter: Ludovico de’ Medici, known as Giovanni delle Bande Nere (1498–1526)Medium: WatercolourSignature: UnsignedFrame: Pierced Florentine giltwood with protective glassCatalogue NoteThe composition ultimately derives from the Renaissance portrait of Giovanni associated with Gian Paolo Pace and the Uffizi collections.The sitter’s military identity is communicated through the brilliantly highlighted armour, high gorget and helmet, while the deep crimson background reinforces the formality of the portrait.**The Sitter**Giovanni delle Bande Nere was born Ludovico de’ Medici in 1498, the son of Giovanni de’ Medici il Popolano and Caterina Sforza.He became a renowned condottiero and fathered Cosimo I de’ Medici, who later became the first Grand Duke of Tuscany.Giovanni died in 1526 following wounds sustained from artillery.Historic InscriptionHistoric handwriting on the reverse appears to include “Firenze 1871”.This potentially indicates a Florentine connection and date, although the inscription has not been independently authenticated and is therefore recorded cautiously.The FrameAn elaborate pierced giltwood frame surrounds the portrait, incorporating scrolling foliage and large shell motifs.The aged gilded surface and openwork carving provide exceptional decorative presence at a relatively intimate scale.ProvenancePrivate collection.Historic handwritten inscriptions verso.Cheffins Fine Art, Cambridge, The Fine Sale, 26 March 2025, Lot 185.Acquired from the above sale.Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.Dimensions24.5 cm high x 23 cm wide x 2.5 cm deep overall.Condition ReportGood historic condition with age-related foxing, staining and minor localised surface loss. The giltwood frame displays rubbing, scratches, cracking and localised losses. Protective glazing remains present.Worldwide ShippingProfessional packing and insured worldwide delivery available.Certificate of Sale & Dealer AttributionThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.Attribution and ResearchThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon available evidence and comparative research.Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®Specialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art. Additional photographs and further information are available upon request.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: U4BNM84ND

Materials:

Watercolour

Width (cm):

23

Height (cm):

24.5

Depth (cm):

2.5

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