Italian School Oil on Canvas Portrait of Pope Paul III, after Paris Bordone
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Description
18th century oil on canvas portrait of Pope Paul III (Alessandro Farnese), after the original by Titian, follower of Paris Bordone (Italian,1500-1571). The 3/4 length portrait depicts the Pope dressed in white and a crimson gilt trimmed robe, sitting on a chair of crimson velvet; a ring is on the finger of his right hand which is resting on a bag of the same colored velvet. Unsigned. Nameplate with title and an attribution believed to be false affixed on lower center of frame. Housed in a Louis XVI style gilt carved frame. Sight: 13 3/4" H x 10 1/2" W. Framed: 22" H x 19" W.
The Collection of Karen Wentz, Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Collection of Karen Wentz, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Condition
Painting was professionally cleaned and conserved in 1997. Prior extensive conservation was noted at that time. Re-streched with an old relining, scattered touch-up, including lower area of white robe and right side of face, and revarnished. Old craquelure throughout, canvas is brittle.
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Italian School Oil on Canvas Portrait of Pope Paul III, after Paris Bordone
Estimate $1,200 - $1,400
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