MANNER OF ANDREA SACCHI (Italian, 1598-1661) TWO WORKS: POPE PIUS V & SAINT FILIPPO NERI.

MANNER OF ANDREA SACCHI (Italian, 1598-1661) TWO WORKS: POPE PIUS V & SAINT FILIPPO NERI. Monumental, probably 18th Century pair of oil on canvas religious portraits depicting two important figures of Rome. 1) Saint Filippo Neri (1515-1595) also known as Apostle of Rome, was an Italian priest, noted for founding a society of secular priests called the “Congregation of the Oratory”. The portrait depicts the gray haired gentleman in fancy red and gold robe standing with gesturing hands having a boy figure holding lily to the side and a pair of cherub faces in the sky. He has a gold halo above his head. A printed cardboard plaque inscribed as follows: “St. Filippo Nero Sacchi, Andrea 1598-1661 (Italian School)”. NOTE: On reverse of stretcher is a Fogg Art Museum loan label No. 2775. Research indicates that it was exhibited January 5th-30th, 1933 and the owner was Harold Osgood Whitney of Watertown, MA. and at the time it was Attributed to Andrea Sacchi. 2) Pope Pius V, (1504-1572) born Antonio Ghislieri (from 1518 called Michele Ghislieri, O.P.), was Pope from 1566 to 1572, and is a saint of the Catholic Church. He is chiefly notable for his role in the Council of Trent, the Counter-Reformation, and the standardisation of the liturgy. Pius V declared Thomas Aquinas a Doctor of the Church and patronised prominent sacred music composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The portrait depicts a standing older man looking upwards holding a white lily. At his feet is a fancy covered urn and he wears a gold decorated white robe with religious images. Above his head are two winged cherub faces. NOTE: On reverse of stretcher is a Fogg Art Museum loan label No. 2776. Research indicates that it was exhibited January 5th-30th, 1933. Housed in 19th Century gesso decorated wood frames. SIZE: 90-1/2″ x 33″. Overall: 103″ x 45-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: 1) Old relining, craquelure with some lifting of paint which has resulted in chips across the center section. In need of cleaning and restoration having some old restoration with inpainting. 2) Old relining with restoration and inpainting, generally in good condition with only a few scrapes and chips, some restoration needed. Frames in generally good condition. 9-99286 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1331	$12,075.00	MANNER OF ANDREA SACCHI (Italian, 1598-1661) TWO WORKS: POPE PIUS V & SAINT FILIPPO NERI. Monumental, probably 18th Century pair of oil on canvas religious portraits depicting two important figures of Rome. 1) Saint Filippo Neri (1515-1595) also known as Apostle of Rome, was an Italian priest, noted for founding a society of secular priests called the “Congregation of the Oratory”. The portrait depicts the gray haired gentleman in fancy red and gold robe standing with gesturing hands having a boy figure holding lily to the side and a pair of cherub faces in the sky. He has a gold halo above his head. A printed cardboard plaque inscribed as follows: “St. Filippo Nero Sacchi, Andrea 1598-1661 (Italian School)”. NOTE: On reverse of stretcher is a Fogg Art Museum loan label No. 2775. Research indicates that it was exhibited January 5th-30th, 1933 and the owner was Harold Osgood Whitney of Watertown, MA. and at the time it was Attributed to Andrea Sacchi. 2) Pope Pius V, (1504-1572) born Antonio Ghislieri (from 1518 called Michele Ghislieri, O.P.), was Pope from 1566 to 1572, and is a saint of the Catholic Church. He is chiefly notable for his role in the Council of Trent, the Counter-Reformation, and the standardisation of the liturgy. Pius V declared Thomas Aquinas a Doctor of the Church and patronised prominent sacred music composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The portrait depicts a standing older man looking upwards holding a white lily. At his feet is a fancy covered urn and he wears a gold decorated white robe with religious images. Above his head are two winged cherub faces. NOTE: On reverse of stretcher is a Fogg Art Museum loan label No. 2776. Research indicates that it was exhibited January 5th-30th, 1933. Housed in 19th Century gesso decorated wood frames. SIZE: 90-1/2″ x 33″. Overall: 103″ x 45-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a large Boston, MA area Estate. CONDITION: 1) Old relining, craquelure with some lifting of paint which has resulted in chips across the center section. In need of cleaning and restoration having some old restoration with inpainting. 2) Old relining with restoration and inpainting, generally in good condition with only a few scrapes and chips, some restoration needed. Frames in generally good condition. 9-99286 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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