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Oreste Cortazzo
(Italian, 1836-1910)
Diana and her Huntresses
Estimate: $5,000-$7,000
Sold
$4,750
Live Auction
European Art
Location
Chicago
Size
23 3/4 x 15 1/2 inches.
Description
Oreste Cortazzo
(Italian, 1836-1910)
Diana and her Huntresses
oil on board
signed Cortazzo (lower right)
23 3/4 x 15 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Constantine Mamouris, New York, New York
Condition
Framed: 35 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 4 inches.Significant deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is not lined; network of craquelures throughout; two pinpoint paint losses in the lower right corner, as well as one pinpoint paint loss in the hair of the right-most nymph; a shallow tear, accompanied by paint losses in the upper center, within a tree trunk, no greater in length than 1/2 inch; pinpoint brown and black stains scattered throughout; varnish layer has unevenly discolored in areas. Under UV light: no apparent inpainting is visible. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Cortazzo (lower right)