Continental School (17th century)
Portrait of St. Jerome reading, oil on canvas, 65.5 x 56cm
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £300 - £500
Continental School (17th century)
Portrait of St. Jerome reading, oil on canvas, 65.5 x 56cm
Has been lined. Extensive wear and paint loss throughout, paint surface appears dry and dull but not flaking or unstable. There is a small hole/puncture upper right, with associated paint loss. Possible old repairs, ingrained and surface dirt, and splash marks. Not examined under UV light.
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Auction: Pictures & Portraiture, 9th Jul, 2025
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