Lot n° 501

10 preparatory drawings for sculptures, 1846-1857. Lavis pen and pencil drawings, various sizes; all signed and dated. 

Estimation : 200 / 300
Adjudication : 360 €
Description
Nice set of drawings by L. Grootaers (Mechelen 1788-Nantes 1867), probably preparatory sketches for sculptures featuring religious scenes i.a. the killing of the innocents, scenes of the Passion of Christ, Moses found near the Nile, saints, etc. One sheet with ms. signed dedication by G. Grootaers (Nantes 1816-Montaigu (Vendée) 1882) "à Monsieur De Bruijne vieil ami de mon Père" (probably the famous bibliomaniac of Mechelen). 
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