Cesare Saccaggi Incipit Vita Nova, Dante

Cesare Saccaggi
Italian
1868 - 1934
Incipit Vita Nova, Dante

signed C. Saccaggi (lower right)
oil on canvas
canvas: 47½ by 36½ in.; 120.6 by 92.7 cm
framed: 64¼ by 51¼ in.; 163.2 by 130 cm

Condition Report:
The canvas is unlined and very slightly buckling in the upper right quadrant. The paint surface is stable and in good condition but lightly soiled. Small circular patch at lower right corner with minor flaking. Minor frame abrasions to edges. Under UV light, retouching to aforementioned abrasions; to the man's hair, forehead, cheeks, chin, and cape; to the woman's face, neck, and hands. Artist designed frame.

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Provenance:
Private collection, France