Lot 73
  • 73

Francesco de Mura

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Francesco de Mura
  • the Madonna and Child with the infant Saint John the baptist
  • inscribed and dated on the reverse: originale/ di Francesco di Mu.../ 176...
  • oil on copper, oval

Provenance

Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 10 May 1967, lot 115, for £90 to Radok.

Condition

The support consists of a single copper plate. The paint surface is secure under a dirty varnish with some surface scratches and two tiny losses lower left. Inspection under UV light is impeded by the aforementioned varnish. Offered in a ornate gilt wood and plaster frame in good condition.
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