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What famous painting was ruined by a restorer?
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The most famous painting that was ruined by a restorer was Ecce Homo by Elías García Martínez. In 2012, the task of restoring the fresco in the Sanctuary of Mercy church in Borja, Spain, was left in the hands of an 81-year-old untrained artist who repainted the work, making the piece completely unrecognizable. Unfortunately, the painting is not the only piece to be severely damaged during restoration, pointing to the need to carefully vet restorers before hiring them. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of fine art.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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Fuchsia Bellflowers, Illustration Style Painting, Wild Flowers, Spring Bouquet
Located in Barcelona, ES
This vibrant painting captures the graceful charm of delicate Fuchsia Bellflowers. Sweeping brushstrokes and vivid colors bring these flowers to life, highlighting their stylized sha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
James Longueville, British Impressionism, Beach scene, large oil painting
Located in Harkstead, GB
Beautiful light in this beach scene, most likely on the Suffolk or Norfolk coast, painted on a large scale this is an impressive and attractive piece.
James Longueville (born 1943)
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Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Impressionist Flower Market Scene with Figures Trees and Red Umbrellas in Spring
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Flower Market Scene with Figures Trees and Red Umbrellas in Spring
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 11.75 x 15.75 inches (height x width)
Gouache painting on board...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Composition (ULAE S13), Jasper Johns, Screenprints, Jasper Johns
By Jasper Johns
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Silkscreen on Patapar printing parchment paper. Paper Size: 10.125 x 10.125 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, Jasper Johns, Screenprints...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
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Landscape in Falconara - Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1968
Located in Roma, IT
Oil and tempera on cardboard realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1968.
Hand signed and dated.
It represents a seascape in Falconara Marittima.
A wooden frame realized by the Artist in...
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Tempera, Cardboard
Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore
By Fanch Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 14.75 x 18 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
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Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
