EUROPEAN OLD MASTERS SCHOOL, THREE DRAWINGS, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY, the first drawing, "Adoration of the Shepherds," charcoal with heightening on paper, signed and dated L/L, "Pinard fecit / 1792," after a painting by Carle van Loo in the Chateau de Versailles; the second drawing, "Scene from Antiquity," pencil on laid paper with a brown wash, indistinctly inscribed L/R, paper with a three crescent moons watermark; the third drawing, "Christ Carrying the Cross," pen and brown ink with a blue wash on laid paper; largest sheet 15 3/4" x 11".

1) Adoration of the Shepherds - the original sheet is laid down on heavier, later paper. There are flattened creases and what appears to be a diagonal repaired tear that extends across Mary's face. Sheet: 15 3/4" x 11" 2) Scene from Antiquity - There are numerous flattened creases and small repaired tears as well as a six inch vertical strip (just to the left of the leg of the soldier at right) that shows some abrasion or possible water damage. There are a few other spots of minor discoloration and foxing. Sheet: 10 5/8" x 17" 3) Christ Carrying the Cross - The sheet is toned and there is some mottled discoloration. Sheet 11" x 8 1/4" Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."