Ecole de Giovanni-Battista PIAZZETTA (1682-1754) Woman in profile bust with pearl earring. Black stone, fading, white chalk highlights on bistre paper. Various annotations and numbering in nibs and brown ink at the bottom of the drawing and mounting, notably the stamps of the collections of Jules DUPAN (sold in Geneva in 1840) and FLURY-HERARD (sold in Paris in 1861). Inscription on the top back: PIAZZETTA. 38.5 x 26.5 cm. Wear and tear, numerous stains and some creases. Tear on the edge of the assembly.