An Italian Painted Papal Panel
Early 19th Century
depicting the coat of arms of Pope Pius VII surrounded by cherubs and flanked by lions.
Height 107 1/2 x width 100 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.

In overall good condition. Areas of separation between boards due to shrinkage, as well as wormholes and other signs of age. The painted surface with scattered instances of flaking, dents, and other losses. Some areas appear to be overpainted, notably the upper right green section of the shield at center. The work is nonetheless attractive and appears to be fairly stable. There is a cleat and additional hardware to the backside. This has not been tested for durability. Exact provenance unknown; the item came from a private collection.
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