Including Piccolomini Presents the Bride Eleanor of Portugal to Frederick III (after a fresco in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral); a series after Masaccio's frescoes in the Brancacci chapel; Events in the Life of Moses after Luca Signorelli; and various other works after Italian Renaissance subjects, predominantly published mid-late 19th century (13)
Sold for £30
Condition Report
The chromolithographs have condition issues, 90% of them have heavy foxing and water staining marks, with the same percentage, the chromolithographs have large tears, or multiple areas of missing pieces to the paper. The colour pigment for all of them have faded to a certain degree. The paper has discoloured to all of them. one of the chromolithographs which is the main image for the lot, has the gold Victorian mount stuck to it with an adhesive Please refer to the additional images provided to help with the condition report
The largest sheet measures 82cm x 60cm
Auction: The Interiors Sale, 11th Jul, 2024
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