Saint Paraskeva, 16th century, set into a later panel

depicted half-length holding a scroll in her right hand, the background and border stripped to the gesso

The panel is slightly bowed. There is some raised craqulure to the left of the saints head. Some gilding is visible around the saint's outline. There is evidence of overpainting in places. There is a strut to the reverse We would advise prospective buyers to view.
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