Lot 37: LUCA FORTE

STILL LIFE WITH CANTALOUPE, GRAPES, FIGS AND POMEGRANATE

measurements
25 1/2 by 18 7/8 in.

alternate measurements
65 by 48 cm.

oil on canvas

Condition Note: Mylar and possible resin lining; new stretcher. Approx. 6 repaired tears are visible on reverse; the surface is brittle and with lots of paint lifting that has been stabilized; dark varnish. Under UV light: several areas of inpainting on the repaired tears.

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