A small 17th-century Italian portrait of a young man carrying a book and a walking stick. It’s beautifully aged and probably a fragment of a larger work that’s been saved at some point.
He’s wearing a grey robe which is tied around the waist and another heavier brown garment over his shoulder. It’s possible that he could be a religious figure carrying the bible, perhaps a monk.
We purchased the painting from a private seller in Italy who in turn acquired it from the region of Asti.
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Oil on canvas
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| Size including frame |
12½” x 16” / 32cm x 41cm
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| Year of creation |
c. 1650
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| Provenance |
Italy
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Condition
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Craquelure throughout and significant wear in areas. However, the paint layer seems stable and not flaking. Frame with scuffs.
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