Description:
French School, 19th/20th Century
Madonna and Child Triptych
Unsigned.
Tempera on wood panels with gilding, 11 1/2 x 19 in. (29.2 x 48.2 cm),unframed.
Condition: Paint discoloration, surface grime, dust to interstices.
N.B. Inscription on the top of the metal frame reads: "Mater Boni Consilii Opii." The bottom of the center panel is inscribed "Divine Compagnie qui suffisant à notre bonheur eternel...augmenter par la possession des ames que nous aurons tendrement..."
Estimate $200-400
Dimensions when the tiptych is closed: 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.