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LOT 630

Medieval Painted Fresco Panel

(115.5 x 87.5 cm).

15th century AD. An Italian painted fresco fragment, transposed to a textile support, the subject of the design being the death of St.Francis; the scene composed with four standing figures in discussion surrounding the holy man whose expression is peaceful and serene.

Provenance

Ex Choppin de Janury & Associes, Paris auction, 4th June 2007, Lot 152; shown on the front cover of the catalogue.

Footnotes

Accompanied by export customs declaration approved by the Italian Ministerio per i Bene e le Attivita Culturali and certificate issued by the Alliance Science Art - Francine Maurer GMBH attesting that, notwithstanding some evidence for possible restoration, the pigments used are consistent with a 15th century date.

CONDITION

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LOT 630

Medieval Painted Fresco Panel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £47,150

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