Follower of Bassano (Italian, 1510/15-1592)

Follower of Jacopo da Ponte Bassano
(Italian, 1510/15-1592)

"Holy Family/Adoration", 17th century

oil on copper laid down on wood panel with cradle board support
unsigned, cradle backing with a red wax seal of Erle-Drax-Sawbridge family crest, and a "James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd" framers/packers label, ca. 1911-1930.
Framed.
12-1/4" x 9", framed 19-3/8" x 16-1/4"

Provenance: Probably John Rushout Northwick, 2nd Baron, his sale, Phillips, Cheltenham, England, July 26-August 30, 1859; John Samuel Wanley Sawbridge Erle-Drax, M.P. (1800-1887), Charborough, Dorset, England; thence by descent; Private collection, Vienna, Austria; Sotheby, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, New York, September 29, 1972, lot 9; Collection of Sue and Andy Schwartz, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report: **Surface dirt and toning of the varnish layer. Small areas of inpainting center and lower center (mostly in darkened area between the angels and Madonna). Difficult to penetrate varnish layer with UV light. Small areas of inpainting, upper left corner and mid-left corner (background/brick column). Scattered areas upper center (darkened area), lower right and left corners, along right edge and mid-right (hand). Gilt frame with velvet liner has surface marks, nicks and abrasions. Some discoloration of velvet.