Salvator mundi
12 March 2025
Description

It Is an old oil on a thing board on canvas. No signature. On the back is a sticker with a name John smith. A framer from the 17-1800s. Need restoration.

Dimensions

17x14

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By David U.
Mar 13, 13:38 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,000 - $1,800 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello,

This painting is an old oil painting on a thin wooden panel over canvas, measuring 17 x 14 inches. It features a depiction of a cherubic Christ child, commonly associated with Salvator Mundi iconography, albeit in a more playful and less rigidly formalized composition. The style suggests influence from the Baroque or Rococo period, particularly reminiscent of 17th to early 19th-century European religious artworks. The presence of a green drapery, the child’s serene expression, and the rich, dark background are elements commonly found in religious paintings from this era.

The label on the back bearing the name “John Smith” suggests a connection to a framer or an art dealer from the 17th-19th centuries. Without a signature, it is difficult to attribute this work to a particular artist, though it may have originated from a regional workshop producing devotional paintings for churches or private collectors.

Condition Report:
The painting shows significant age-related wear, including visible surface damage, cracks, and loss of pigment in some areas. The edges appear chipped, and the varnish has darkened, which obscures some finer details. Restoration would be necessary to stabilize the surface and possibly improve visibility of the original colors and details. The wooden support appears aged but intact.

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less.

Similar item appraisals

15 Mar, 2025
A 53 1/2 by 29 1/...
paintings
Estimate: No appraisals
14 Mar, 2025
Gold Hand Painted...
paintings
Estimate: No appraisals
14 Mar, 2025
Hand Painted Gold...
paintings
Estimate: No appraisals
13 Mar, 2025
Jan Jacob Spohler...
paintings
Estimate: $4,500 - $5,500
12 Mar, 2025
Francois Boucher ...
paintings
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
12 Mar, 2025
Jamini Roy Engrav...
paintings
Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000
12 Mar, 2025
Jamini Roy Engrav...
paintings
Estimate: No appraisals
12 Mar, 2025
Jamini Roy Engrav...
paintings
Estimate: No appraisals
12 Mar, 2025
Salvator mundi
paintings
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,800