Italian School, 17th Century Nativity Scene

Description:

Italian School, 17th Century

Nativity Scene
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 22 1/2 x 17 in. (57.2 x 43.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure, varnish inconsistencies.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

The lining is adhered with glue or resin. There are several campaigns of retouch - none very recent - primarily affecting the periphery of the composition. The varnish is very thick; the craquelure stable.


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