Ecole Italo-Flamande, XVII siècle, Entourage de Antonio Tempesta
Scène de chasse
signé avec monogramme 'JR' (en bas à gauche)
huile sur toile

signed with monogram 'JR' (lower left)
157 x 214cm (61 13/16 x 84 1/4in).
sans cadre; unframed
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W
W Lot is located in the Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for collection from this location.

The painting has been lined and provides a stable support.
The varnish is opaque and scuffed.
There are abrasion around the edges, particularly pronounced to the left and lower ones.
When looked to the raking light, there are several small dents to the canvas, particularly to the centre left edge.
The dark colors are worn and there are some small looses of painting throughout.
Inspection under UV light reveals old repaints and retouching scattered, belonging to different campaigns of restoration, particularly :
-retouching to the abrasion around the edges
-infilling and retouching to the sky, particularly above the buildings to the right side
-retouching extended to the dark tones of the threes and ground
-strengthening to the figures
Further restoration cannot been excluded.