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Oil painting on iron plate depicting a Vanitas, Italy late 17th century.

$4,152.95
£3,100.38
€3,500
CA$5,769.70
A$6,206.14
CHF 3,316.74
MX$73,152.69
NOK 41,816.33
SEK 38,228.06
DKK 26,673.93

About the Item

Oil painting on iron plate, depicting a Vanitas with skull and fruit. Octagonal frame in interlocking ebonized wood with flaring to match the painting and gold profiling on lead. Italy late 17th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1690
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917137597142

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