Manner of Michelangelo (1475-1564), An artist at work on a...

Hammer

£700

Manner of Michelangelo (1475-1564),
An artist at work on a Madonna And Child,
Oil on shaped gilt edged panel (possibly part of an altar screen),
Unsigned,
18.5cm x 25cm (max) overall,
Unframed (at fault)

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Painted surface shows vertical cracks running through the arm, extending through the panel, some evidence of previous repair/re-attachment (see pictures). Craquelure throughout. Small areas of paint loss throughout, most concentrated around the foot of the subject (see pictures). Several surface reaching cracks to the panel. Heavy scratching and wear to the gilt, some chips and losses to the corners. Minor signs of historic worm. Piece would benefit from professional cleaning. Inspection under UV light reveals no obvious signs of restoration. See additional pictures for illustration.