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Pair of French 19th Century Oval Oil on Canvas "Allegory of Fortune and Virtue"

$14,500
£11,008.15
€12,590.98
CA$20,258.60
A$22,531.99
CHF 11,765.50
MX$274,190.33
NOK 150,263.44
SEK 140,920.60
DKK 93,971.30
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A Pair of French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Allegory of Fortune and Virtue". The old-master style oval canvas' depicting Fortune as a classical seated elegantly dressed maiden tossing gold coins on a plate, flanked by a Putto holding Fortune's red blanket. Virtue is depicted by a similar maiden in armor with a spear and helmet, flanked by a Putto holding keys. Both artworks within a giltwood and gesso oval frame. Circa: 1870-1880. Canvas Height: 23 1/2 inches (59.7 cm) Canvas Width: 19 1/2 inches (49.5 cm) Frame Height: 31 inches (78.8 cm) Frame Width: 27 inches (68.6 cm) Frame Depth: 4 inches (10.2 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: 1870-1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired: In paint touch ups on both canvas' and restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A very decorative pair of paintings. Overall condition is fair to good, with some age discoloration, mini-dots, craquelure and a tine slit on canvas'. Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2079 - Lot 111281stDibs: LU1796239206202

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