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Lot 155
  • 155

Francesco Simonini

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Francesco Simonini
  • two battle scenes
  • both inscribed (possibly signed) and dated on the reverse of the backing panel: opera del Sig re Francesco / Simonini del Parmigianino/ 1749
  • a pair, both oil on canvas laid on board, tondi

Provenance

With Galleria d'Arte Cortinovis, Bologna (according to an old label attached to the reverse).

Condition

Both canvases are laid on panel, both paint surfaces are secure and in good condition under a somewhat yellow varnish. Inspection under UV light reveals some old minor retouching work. Offered in matching plain carved gilt-wood circular frames in overall in good condition with some minor losses in the former.
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