LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas, unlined

Size Notes:

canvas: 78 by 43 in.; 198.1 by 109.2 cm.

Edition:

Tuscan School, circa 1590-1610

Description:

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Markings:

The canvas is unlined and is stable on its stretcher though it is no longer taut. Stretcher bar marks are visible around the top and sides of the composition, and a canvas fold is visible through the center, but these are not distracting. The texture of the paint surface is uneven, which is to be expected in the case of old restoration without relining. Under UV inspection, retouching is visible throughout, concentrated in the black background of the upper half, and in shadowy areas of garments, as well as some less involved retouching on the details of the woman's dress and the figure's faces. Overall, given its size, age and the fact that it remains unlined, the canvas is in relatively good condition and can hang in its present state. Offered in a simply carved giltwood frame.

Condition:

The canvas is unlined and is stable on its stretcher though it is no longer taut. Stretcher bar marks are visible around the top and sides of the composition, and a canvas fold is visible through the center, but these are not distracting. The texture of the paint surface is uneven, which is to be expected in the case of old restoration without relining. Under UV inspection, retouching is visible throughout, concentrated in the black background of the upper half, and in shadowy areas of garments, as well as some less involved retouching on the details of the woman's dress and the figure's faces. Overall, given its size, age and the fact that it remains unlined, the canvas is in relatively good condition and can hang in its present state. Offered in a simply carved giltwood frame. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.