Continental School, 18th Century Style Contemplation of the Folly of Mankind

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Continental School, 18th Century Style

Contemplation of the Folly of Mankind
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 57 1/4 x 45 in. (145.4 x 114.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Scattered punctures (some patched and/or repaired, some with losses),scattered retouch, craquelure.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

The lower tacking edge is reinforced. There are numerous small punctures (all less than 3 inches),and most of these are at least stabilized if not repaired. The retouch is to these, and additional retouch is scattered throughout the composition. There are several small areas of loss, primarily in the lowest third of the composition. The craquelure is visible.

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