Medieval Painted Fresco Panel

15TH CENTURY AD

"45 (115.5 x 87.5 cm).

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 Janvry & Associes, Paris auction, 4th June 2007, Lot 152; shown on the front cover of the catalogue; ex TimeLine Auctions, 16 December 2010, lot 630.

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 1233

Medieval Painted Fresco Panel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,890

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