Lot 3
  • 3

School of the Lower Rhine, 16th Century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • the martyrdom of Saint Catherine;Saints Anthony and Paul the Hermit
  • a pair, both oil on panel

Provenance

J.C. Taupin 1934 (according to a label on the reverse).

Exhibited

Paris, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Exposition d'art flamand, 1934, no 76 (according to a label on the reverse).

Condition

The paintings are slightly warmer in tone than the catalogue suggests. Both supports are made up ot two vertical panels which are flat and cradled. Both paint surfaces appear to be in good condition with few obvious damages to the naked eye apart from where the panel joins can be made out. THere is small crack which has been secure upper right in the latter painting. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouchings and strengthenings. Overall in fair condition.
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