School of Francesco Albini, 16th/17th Century

Let Him That is Without Sin First Cast a Stone
oil on canvas laid to board
41 1/2 x 61 1/2 inches.

Property from a Private Collector, Lincolnwood, Illinois

Frame: 47 3/4 x 68 inches. In overall fine, stable condition. Scattered craquelure to the paint surface, with a few small areas of loss. The lagest is at the bottom center where a 3/4-inch area of paint loss reveals plaster beneath. There is also a smaller chip near the top center. Scattered scuffs to the surface, some of them apparently white paint, could be removed with professional cleaning/conservation. There is an overall yellowish tinge to the paint surface, commensurate with age and possible exposure to tobacco smoke. A long, faint split runs roughly down the center of the work, but does not appear to impact the structural integrity of the work or cause significant loss to the paint. Examination under UV light shows a few dark areas which may indicate overpainting, though not recent. The frame is sturdy and ready-to-hang.

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School of Francesco Albini, 16th/17th Century

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