Mystery Artist (20th Century, or possibly earlier). An original antique oil painting on canvas. A figural work painted in the style of Italian artist Luigi Crosio (1835-1915). A 17th Century style genre scene depicting Jacobin style figures in a dark lit interior space, with a cross legged male figure watching young boy and girl figures presenting themselves to a seated older male figure, possibly a pedagogue or parson, with a female figure hiding behind a floor screen. No apparent signature. Presented in a gilt wood frame.

Work Size: 23 x 37 in.

Dimensions: 28 X 42 X 15 in.

Condition: Fair condition with moderate age related craquelure and surface wear. Prior restorations on verso. Frame having storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market.

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