Lot 236
  • 236

Flemish School, 17th Century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • The Penitent Magadalen with putti bearing the symbols of the passion
  • oil on canvas, unlined, unframed

Condition

The canvas is unlined and a little loose. There are several patches to the reverse of the canvas with corresponding restored damages. The dirty paint surface is quite abraded in areas and the paint is lifting in places. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered discoloured retouchings. Unframed.
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