Lot 150
  • 150

Carlo Cignani

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Carlo Cignani
  • An allegorical scene with wisdom and prudence
  • oil on canvas, unlined, unframed

Condition

The canvas is unlined. There is an r-shaped tear upper right of approx 15 by 8 cm., a very small hole of approx. 0.5 cm by Wisdom's left hand, a vertical tear of approx 5 cm below this, a small vertical tear of approx 1.5 cm centre right and some paint loss along the edges. The paint surface is otherwise secure and under a dirty and somewhat discoloured varnish. There are scattered retouchings and strengthenings although thorough inspection under UV light is impeded by the varnish. Offered unframed.
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