GIOVANNI BATTISTA COSTA (ITALIAN 1833-1893), THE YOUNG FLOWER GIRL

GIOVANNI BATTISTA COSTA (ITALIAN 1833-1893) THE YOUNG FLOWER GIRL Oil on canvas Signed (lower left) 126.5 x 73.5cm (49¾ x 28¾in.) Provenance: Sale, Christie's, London, 19th Century Pictures and Continental Watercolours, 23 June 1989, lot 26 Haynes Fine Art, Broadway MacConnal-Mason & Son Ltd, London Condition Report: The canvas has been lined and appears to be providing good support. Some scattered areas of fine craquelure are present but these do not detract from the overall viewing of the work. Inspection under UV reveals some small areas of retouching, including to the sitter's visage, hair, left arm and dress. There are further small areas of overpaint scattered across the background and to the flowers. The work appears to have been cleaned and revarnished. Condition Report Disclaimer, GIOVANNI BATTISTA COSTA (ITALIAN 1833-1893), THE YOUNG FLOWER GIRL, GIOVANNI BATTISTA COSTA (ITALIAN 1833-1893) THE YOUNG FLOWER GIRL Oil on canvas Signed (lower left) 126.5 x 73.5cm (49¾ x 28¾in.) Provenance: Sale, Christie's, London, 19th Century Pictures and Continental Watercolours, 23 June 1989, lot 26 Haynes Fine Art, Broadway MacConnal-Mason & Son Ltd, London, Provenance:, Condition Report:, The canvas has been lined and appears to be providing good support. Some scattered areas of fine craquelure are present but these do not detract from the overall viewing of the work. Inspection under UV reveals some small areas of retouching, including to the sitter's visage, hair, left arm and dress. There are further small areas of overpaint scattered across the background and to the flowers. The work appears to have been cleaned and revarnished. Condition Report Disclaimer

Estimate:£3,000

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