Lot 495
  • 495

Manner of Jacques Callot

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Manner of Jacques Callot
  • Rome, a view of the Bridge at the Isola Tiberina
  • oil on canvas, unframed
  • 14 7/8 by 20 1/4 in.; 37.8 by 51.4 cm.

Condition

The canvas is not lined. A test clean in sky upper left. Surface in generally good condition with paint loss at edges, an old very dirty varnish, remains of old insect egg above bridge at right, and very faint craquelure. Inspection under UV reveals no apparent repaint. This work is offered unframed.
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