Lot 135: ANTON KERN (BOHEMIA 1709-1747 DRESDEN) The Virgin and Charity with attribut

ANTON KERN (BOHEMIA 1709-1747 DRESDEN) The Virgin and Charity with attribution 'Pittoni' and with lot number (from Woodburn sale, see provenance) '31' (on the old mount) black chalk, red wash, heightened with white 17 x 12 1/2 in. (43.3 x 31.9 cm.)

PROVENANCE: Sir Thomas Lawrence, London (1769-1830) (L. 2445). Samuel Woodburn, London (1786-1853); Christie’s, 4 June 1860, lot 31, 'an allegorical subject, PITTONI'; and fve others (£1 to Bloxam). M.H. Bloxam, by whom given to Rugby School; with his initials 'M: H: B', inscription and attribution 'Rugby School Art Museum e dono Matt: H: Bloxam/ [Pittoni], Giovanni Battista a d 1690-1767 Vincenza/ Lawrence Collection' (on the mount).