Lot 263
  • 263

Follower of Lorenzo a Castro

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

Description

  • Lorenzo a Castro
  • An Ottoman scene with turks in the foreground, galleys beyond
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The canvas has an old relining. There is a small l-shaped tear upper left of aprox 1 x 1.5 cm. The paint surface, which has caraqulure throughout, is secured by a thick and somewhat yellowed and dirty varnish. There is a small area of paint loss upper right of aprox 0.5 cm diameter and there are scattered retouchings throughout. Thorough inspection under UV light is impeded by the varnish. Offered in a wood and plaster gilt frame with some damages.
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