L. Cerale, Italian, 19th century- Tavern scenes of musicians serenading girls; oils on canvas, each signed 'Cerale.' and 'L. Cerale' (lower left and lower right), each bear old labels attached to the reverses of the stretchers, each 31.5 x 40 cm...

L. Cerale, Italian, 19th century- Tavern scenes of musicians serenading girls; oils on canvas, each signed 'Cerale.' and 'L. Cerale' (lower left and lower right), each bear old labels attached to the reverses of the stretchers, each 31.5 x 40 cm., a pair (2) Provenance: Private Collection, UK (VAT charged on the hammer price)
Both works are framed, and unexamined out of the frames. Significant marks and losses to the frames generally. The canvases are secure on their stretchers, and sit well within the frames. A significant horizontal tear (approx. 3 cm) upper left to one of the works, with an area of corresponding paint loss around this. Visible craquelure to the work with the dancing female figures, with a circular tear and corresponding paint loss to the lower left of the canvas. Significant discolouration and surface dirt generally. In poor condition overall.