Lot 85
  • 85

Circle of Giovanni Andrea Sirani

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

Description

  • Giovanni Andrea Sirani
  • A sibyl, half length, holding a cartellino
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The catalogue illustration is too cool in tone. The canvas has a recent relining and the paint surface is in reasonable overall condition. There is a large damage to the sitter's left palm and another to her right wrist. There is a further damage to the shadow behind her right ear and scattered retouchings on her face and throughout the background. Offered with a giltwood frame in fair condition, the corners somewhat unstable.
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