CEILING PAINTING ATTRIB. GIAVANNI B. TIEPOLO

Attrib. GIOVANNI GIAMBATTISTA TIEPOLO (Venice, Italy 1696-1770) "VIRTUE, NOBILITY, IGNORANCE & FAME" (Putting Ignorance to Flight). Oil on canvas, ceiling painting. 4.79 meters x 2.51meters (15' x 8'). Re-lined. Un-framed. Authenticated by recognized world leader on Tiepolo, Prof. George Knox in 1991 & Academy of Science, Udine , 1970/72. (View video Prof. Knox and bio on whitesauctions.com). Scientific analysis also by Dr. Nicholas Eastaugh 1991 (study to show how the painting can be related to methods and materials of 18th C and those used by Tiepolo in paraticular.) It was not until the end of the 19th century that Tiepolo was "rediscovered" and today is considered the greatest 18th century painter of 18th century Europe.Also available, custom stretcher for mounting and custom roller/crate for shipping. If you send a mailing address and/or email, can send additional information...johnwiteauctions@yahoo.com.