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Follower of Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640)
Estimate: $5,000-$7,000
Sold
$5,000
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
Follower of Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640)
Descent from the Cross, 17th/18th Century
oil on panel
50 1/4 x 46 5/8 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Frame: 57 x 54 1/4 inches. With some vertical splits to the panel with associated flaking and minuscule instances of loss to the paint layer. Scattered abrasions to the edges of the panel. Concentrated areas of white discoloration/possible blanching to the veiled figure of Mary and the bearded man above her. Scattered instances of flaking and minuscule instances of surface loss throughout commensurate with age. Examination under UV light reveals an even varnish and a concentrated passage of inpainting to and between the two male figures above Christ. Additional images available upon request.

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Provenance

Provenance:
Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 2015