Lot 311
  • 311

Circle of Francesco Mantovano

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

Description

  • Francesco Mantovano
  • a still life with parrot tulips, roses and other flowers in a vase on a ledge
  • oil on panel

Condition

The single flat panel is cradeled to the reverse. The paint surface is secure and retains some of its impasto. The painting has been recently cleaned. Inspection under UV reveals retouchings to some of the background areas for example centre right, and to the flowers, for example the carnation and the rose centre right and in some areas of the vase. Could hang now. Unframed.
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