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Period Oil Painting of a Crane

circa 1780

$18,900
£14,355.02
€16,510.89
CA$26,407
A$29,446.80
CHF 15,364.08
MX$361,323.31
NOK 195,560.31
SEK 185,289.15
DKK 123,226.90
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About the Item

A rare, richly hand-painted, 18th century oil-on-panel portrait of a crane set against a moody sky amidst a lush landscape of mountains, forest, architecture, and water. Held in a newer, relief carved, foliate embellished frame. Private collection, Fiesole, Italy.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Condition:
    The panel itself likely had striations in the wood at the time of painting. Hairline cracks may have occurred later. Entirely structurally sound.
  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2563212562682

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