French School, 19th Century, Velentini*** Portrait of Ecclesiastic, painting

FRENCH SCHOOL, 19th Century, VALENTINI***

Portrait d'un ecclésiastique (Portrait of Ecclesiastic)

Oil on paper laid down on canvas
Signed lower right J. Valentini (?)

Height: 54 cm (21-1/4 in.) - Width: 42 cm (16-1/2 in.)
Frame : 64,5 x 54 cm (25-1/4 x 21-1/4 in.)

Small accidents

Condition report:
The paper is not fully adhered onto canvas and presents small bubbles dispersed in composition. We note diverse accidents and tears: one diagonal tear crosses from the right border to bust and measures 20 cm (7-3/4 in.); another zig zag tear under collar; another horizontal tear measures almost 3 cm (1-1/8 in.) from middle to right border. Few minor losses notably on nose.

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