(American/Kentucky, 1808-1864)
The Immaculate Conception of Los Venerables, circa 1834-1838, unsigned, painted after the painting by Bartolome Esteban Murillo (Spanish, 1617-1682) circa 1665, held by the Museo del Prado, oil on canvas, 57 x 35-1/4 in.; original carved and gilt wood Florentine frame, 77 x 54-1/2 x 3 in.
Provenance: Sold to benefit Christ Church Cathedral
Note: Likely painted while the original Murillo painting resided in the Marshal Soult Collection, Paris 1813-1852.
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Sold to benefit Christ Church Cathedral
original stretcher, conservation attempt with wax applied verso for stabilization, one patch, one side with strip lining, surface dirt, canvas slack, abrasions, some flaking at edges, crackle, stretcher marks; frame with losses to decoration, some areas of attempted restoration, separations, losses to tips of crescent moon Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.