Lot 184
  • 184

A set of six polychrome-painted panels possibly German, 18th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • pine, paper, paint, canvas
  • height 65 1/4 in.; length 128 1/2 in.
  • 166 cm; 326.5 cm
paper on canvas, later mounted as a six panel screen with a further six panels to the reverse.

Condition

Painted paper with some losses to paint; paper with some cracking, flaking, and lifting to areas of decoration. A few later inserted parts to the panels; some areas of inpainting throughout. Screen would benefit from stabilization and restoration.
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