An early Italian 18th Century watercolour on vellum of an Allegory of Redemption
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UnknownAn early Italian 18th Century watercolour on vellum of an Allegory of Redemption
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- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Condition:Colours are reasonably strong, there are a few minor abrasions, minor foxing in a white oval mount behind glass, in a gilt composite frame with losses, chips and abrasions.
- Gallery Location:Petworth, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU54035245802
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