Lot 242
  • 242

Vincenzo Chilone

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vincenzo Chilone
  • Venice, a view of the Piazzetta
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The painting is less red than the catalogue illustration suggests. The mid (?) 20th century relining is still taut and has not adversely affected the paint surface which is clean and to the naked eye appears in good condition. The impasto is well preserved and the brushstrokes still apparent. Inspection under UV light reveals some scattered retouchings as well as some non-obtrusive strengthenings in the craquelure in the sky. Can hang now.
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