Lot 456 , 18th century Italian School Study of a womans head (fragment) 19 x 14.5in.

18th century Italian School
oil on canvas
Study of a woman's head (fragment)
19 x 14.5in.
Estimate £400-600

Very old relining, canvas remains tight. Craquelure throughout the paint, just starting to lift on the flesh tones, paint very dirty.
Her back/torso possibly with very old overpainting giving a monotone appearance.
Ornate 19th century giltwood frame in fair order. Measurements are for the work not the frame.


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Sold for £500