$1,476
Egisto Manzuoli (Italian, 19th Century), After Guercino (Italian, 1591-1666) Copy of The Samian Sibyl Signed and inscribed "Egist Manz... /Firenze" on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 45 3/4 x 37 1/2 in. (116.2 x 95.2 cm), in a carved Florentine frame. Condition: Tears, multiple patch reinforcements, small punctures, paint losses, craquelure, surface grime. Estimate $500-700 Seven-inch diagonal tear with canvas loss to background in u.l. quadrant; three-sided tear measuring 4 inches high, 3 inches across at top and 2 inches across at bottom, with canvas loss, located c.l. edge in the stack of books; T-shaped tear through the figure's chin and neck measuring 5 inches across and three inches down. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-10-12
