Lot 260
  • 260

Alfonso Savini

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Alfonso Savini
  • tales of the heroes
  • signed l.r.: A. Savini
  • oil on canvas
  • 33 by 45 cm., 13 by 17¾ in.

Condition

The canvas is original. There is some frame abrasion to the left and lower edges. There are two spots of paint loss to the male figure's leg and surface dirt. There is minor craquelure towards the centre. Ultra violet light reveals some specs of retouching and a varnish. Held in a heavy decorative gold painted frame.
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