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THBJohn the Baptist in the Wilderness, Oil on Canvas
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 30, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Continental, likely Italian, late 18th century. "Young John the Baptist in the Wilderness", oil on canvas, unsigned, verso of stretcher with stenciled black numbers. Ecclesiastic painting depicting a standing young John the Baptist turning edge of rocks opening up to a wooded valley standing barefoot in traditional belted animal pelt tunic with red cloth over shoulder, holding thin reed and pointing (symbolizing the path to Christianity, showing the way to salvation), right with view of idyllic valley with mountain top encircled by clouds above waterfall. Framed approximately 60.5" x 50.5". Unframed approximately 57.4" x 47.5".
Condition
Painting is re-lined and paint surface is stable. Overall with even craquelure throughout. Under black light examination, scattered in-painting detected throughout. Specifically, in-painting detected at edges of picture plane and on figure's left leg, ankle and hair. No apparent punctures, tears or untreated losses.
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