Portrait of a young man in a black cap, Pier Francesco di Jacopo Foschi
Pier Francesco di Jacopo Foschi
Florence 1502 - 1567
Portrait of a young man in a black cap
oil on panel
panel: 29½ by 23¾ in.; 74.9 by 60.3 cm.
framed: 42⅜ by 37¼ in.; 107.6 by 94.6 cm.
Condition Report:
The thick panel consists of possibly two vertical planks. The main join has been reinforced on the reverse with a dovetail insert in the upper right. Two thick braces are adhered horizontally to the reverse. The panel is flat. A previous campaign of restoration is visible along the aforementioned split, however, it is not distracting. There noticeable paint loss and lifting along the sitter's left ear in straight line through his left shoulder. Under UV inspection, various signs of retouching are present, for example, in the top right corner of the background, sleeves of doublet, and cheeks. We recommend contacting an independent restorer to discuss any repairs. Offered in a giltwood and painted carved frame.
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Pier Francesco di Jacopo Foschi
Florence 1502 - 1567
Portrait of a young man in a black cap
oil on panel
panel: 29½ by 23¾ in.; 74.9 by 60.3 cm.
framed: 42⅜ by 37¼ in.; 107.6 by 94.6 cm.
Condition Report:
The thick panel consists of possibly two vertical planks. The main join has been reinforced on the reverse with a dovetail insert in the upper right. Two thick braces are adhered horizontally to the reverse. The panel is flat. A previous campaign of restoration is visible along the aforementioned split, however, it is not distracting. There noticeable paint loss and lifting along the sitter's left ear in straight line through his left shoulder. Under UV inspection, various signs of retouching are present, for example, in the top right corner of the background, sleeves of doublet, and cheeks. We recommend contacting an independent restorer to discuss any repairs. Offered in a giltwood and painted carved frame.
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