16TH CENTURY ITALIAN ARTIST

Sermon Beneath a Tree
oil on copper
19 x 14 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

PROVENANCE
Private Collection for 80 years, United States

CONDITION
Observed out of frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Scattered losses to the perimeter, most notably along the bottom edge. Inspection under UV shows an uneven layer of varnish, top 1/3 unvarnished, the varnished areas under UV appear opaque. However, no apparent signs of restoration.
framed dimensions: 31 x 28 cm (12 1/4 x 11 in.)

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