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"Beatrice Cenci in Prison Sketched by Guido Reni"

Late 19th Early 20th

$1,200
£909
€1,048.73
CA$1,682.54
A$1,875.59
CHF 987.19
MX$22,737.36
NOK 12,568.75
SEK 11,685.90
DKK 7,827.48

About the Item

After Achille Leonardi (Italian, 1800-1870), "Beatrice Cenci in Prison Sketched by Guido Reni", Oil on Panel, signed "Ceronetti - Carlo" lower right, giltwood frame. Image: 11.75" H x 12.25" W; frame: 15" H x 15.5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
  • Creation Year:
    Late 19th Early 20th
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Achille Leonardi (1800 - 1870, Italian)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Age-appropriate wear; craquelure particularly lower left with four small impressions.
  • Gallery Location:
    Astoria, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1162311stDibs: LU2845216547712

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