Virgin and Child Enthroned with Four Attendant Saints

Charles Butler (1821-1910), London; Purchased by Jean Paul Richter (1847-1937) from "Property of the Late Charles Butler, Esq.," Christie, Manson & Woods in London, England, May 25, 1911 (Lot 55? Milanese School, Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints) for Henry White Cannon (1850-1934), Fiesole; by descent to his son, Henry (Harry) W. Cannon, Jr. (1887-1966), Class of 1910; Donated to the Museum in 1935.

[Described in Richter 1936 as "Bought for Mr. Cannon July 1911 in London at the sale of the collection of Charles Butler as Michele da Verona (paid $2,000)," but no such lot exists in the July 7, 1911 sale.]

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