ITALIAN SCHOOL. (19th century). MONASTERY RUINS, oil on canvas - Unframed, 25 1/2 in. x 21 1/4 in. Estimate $800-1,200
NOTE: Accompanied by original stretcher which confirms painting's age.
PROVENANCE: Property of Elisabeth Severson Trust, Virginia
Lined and restretched on expansion bolt stretcher. Minor surface dirt and debris with craque throughout.
UV: Extensive inpainting of craquelure throughout sky. Inpainting right and left corners and along edges. Also, @ 3 in. area of inpainting right side of canvas on roof top.
