Centurion Painting
22 September 2020
Description

Oil on canvas. 60"x35". Apparently unsigned and unmarked. Label on back "Bowden Bros., London." Moderate cracking and flaking. No holes or tears. No frame. Apparently underwent prior restoration; canvas backing added (seems old, loose weave), and staples used on canvas. Maybe re-varnished too. Painting is dark and dirty.

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Auction House
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 4 days
By Delia
Sep 26, 22:35 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,500 - $2,500 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Theodore,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is a:

Continental School, 18th or 19th century
Bacchanalian Feast
oil on canvas
35 by 60 inches, unframed
Label for "Bowden Bros., London." on back of stretcher
CONDITION: relined with some craquelure and flaking throughout, with some inpainting.
PROVENANCE: acquired at auction
$1,500-2,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes

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