Lot 236
  • 236

Flemish School. second half of the 16th Century

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Five episodes from the life of Moses
  • oil on panel

Condition

The support consist of two vertical panels whic are flat and stable. The paint surface is secure and under a dirty varnish. Some paint losses can be made out, especially lower left, possibly due to past frame abrasion. The panel join is visible from the recto. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouchings and along the join, some of which have discoloured. A scratch of 25 cm can be seenupper centre. Offered in a plain wood frame with some paint losses.
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