Lot 18
  • 18

Circle of Paolo Caliari, called Il Veronese

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

Description

  • Paolo Caliari, called Il Veronese
  • Saint Catherine of Alexandria
  • oil on canvas, unframed

Condition

The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is under a dirty varnish and is substantially abraded, particularly along the outer edges of the canvas. Damages to the canvas at the upper edge and in the centre have been infilled with a large-grain white filler. Inspection under UV light reveals further retouchings, particularly to Saint Catherine's robes. Offered unframed.
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