Lot 157
  • 157

Alessandro Magnasco, called il Lissandrino

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alessandro Magnasco, called il Lissandrino
  • The Sacrifice of Isaac
  • oil on paper, laid on canvas

Literature

A. Orlando, Dipinti genovesi. Dal Cinquecento al Settecento. Ritrovamenti dal collezionismo privato, Turin 2010, p. 186, reproduced in colour (as Carlo Antonio Tavella).

Condition

The canvas has been relined, the paint surface is clean and the varnish is clear. Ultra violet inspection reveals an even varnish throughout. There is some minor spot retouching throughout the sky and in the figure of Isaac. There is also some strengthening to the outline of the angel. Overall the work is in good condition. The work is offered without a frame.
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