Lot 3
  • 3

Attributed to Francesco Cairo Milan 1607 - 1665

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Francesco Cairo
  • Judith and Holofernes
  • oil on canvas
  • 30 3/4 37 3/4 in.
  • 78 by 96 cm.

Condition

Lined canvas. The surface is very dark with darkened colors; the canvas was brittle and flaking at some point but it has been well preserved and stabilized. Under UV light: selective cleaning on the central figures; the rest is under opaque varnish, which is covering the inpainting.
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