Leonetto CAPPIELLO (1875-1942) Formosante, Princess of Babylon, circa 1928 Watercolor, gouache and black pencil over graphite. Signed lower right. (Mounted on its support, accidents). 37 x 26 cm Our drawing is an illustration for the 1928 edition of La Princesse de Babylone (Paris, Javal et Bourdeaux, 1928). This philosophical tale, written by Voltaire in 1768, features two lovers: Amazan the shepherd and Formosante, princess of Babylon. We would like to thank Pierre Cappiello for the information he provided.
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Lot no. 149

Leonetto CAPPIELLO (1875-1942) Formosante, Princess of Babylon, circa 1928 Watercolor, gouache and black pencil over graphite. Signed lower right. (Mounted on its support, accidents). 37 x 26 cm Our drawing is an illustration for the 1928 edition of La Princesse de Babylone (Paris, Javal et Bourdeaux, 1928). This philosophical tale, written by Voltaire in 1768, features two lovers: Amazan the shepherd and Formosante, princess of Babylon. We would like to thank Pierre Cappiello for the information he provided.

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
Leonetto CAPPIELLO (1875-1942) Formosante, Princess of Babylon, circa 1928 Watercolor, gouache and black pencil over graphite. Signed lower right. (Mounted on its support, accidents). 37 x 26 cm Our drawing is an illustration for the 1928 edition of La Princesse de Babylone (Paris, Javal et Bourdeaux, 1928). This philosophical tale, written by Voltaire in 1768, features two lovers: Amazan the shepherd and Formosante, princess of Babylon. We would like to thank Pierre Cappiello for the information he provided.
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