12th Jan, 2019 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 138
 

138

After Guido Reni (1575-1642) Portrait of Beatrice Cenci Oil on canvas, 45cm by 36cm

After Guido Reni (1575-1642)
Portrait of Beatrice Cenci
Oil on canvas, 45cm by 36cm

Sold for £400
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Canvas appears in good original condition. Area of patched repair to the head wear which is evident under UV light. Bitumen around the shoulder and back right. Further UV examination reveals areas of retouching around the cheek and chin, left and the lower edge of head wear and around the back. Further scattered areas of UV flare.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale (Part I), 12th Jan, 2019

Country House Sale (Part I)

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