Auction sale reference

Michelangelo Buonarroti (CAPRESE 1475-1564 ROME) A nude man (after Masaccio) and two figures behind with inscriptions ‘Pietro Faccini’

Sold for €23,162,000 at Christie's on May 18, 2022.

Brown ink drawing of a nude standing man with two robed figures behind him.

Lot description

MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI (CAPRESE 1475-1564 ROME) A nude man (after Masaccio) and two figures behind with inscriptions ‘Pietro Faccini’ (twice, on the mount, probably by Genevosio); with inscriptions ‘Pietro Facini/Collection Borghèse’ and ’86’ (verso of the mount) pen and two shades of brown ink, brown wash, watermark (?) 33 x 20 cm (13 x 7 7⁄8 in.) Please Note: Estimate on request

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