Lot 169
  • 169

Cesare Dell'Acqua

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cesare Dell'Acqua
  • The Yaylý Tanbur Player
  • signed l.l.: Cesare Dell'Acqua.
  • oil on canvas
  • 120.5 by 85 cm.; 47½ by 33½ in.

Condition

Original canvas has been repaired on the reverse in several places, but otherwise sound. Slight frame abrasion marks visible to the edges. Craquelure and surface dirt are visible throughout. Ultraviolet light reveals areas of retouching to the figure's eyes and elsewhere. Held in a simple composite frame which has a number of woodworm holes on the reverse
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