the young scholar modeled seated on a rockwork support, supported by a lion mask armrest, delicately holding a handscroll, dressed in a scholar's cap and robes with a low-slung belt

E & J Frankel, New York, 1977.
Collection of Victor Besso (1925-2006), and thence by descent.

Half of the proper left index finger gone. A chip to the claw of the arm rest. The four fingertips of the right hand gone. With typical firing flaws and minor wear.
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