Lot 10
"Saint Pius V, Pope", Anonymous (probably South German or Flemish), late 17th century, oil on copper
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Oil on copper. Small-format devotional depiction of St. Pope Pius V in pontifical vestments, hands folded in prayer. To the right, an angel holding a tiara; below, a putto with a processional cross and scroll. Calm, vertically structured composition against a reduced background. Smooth, finely glazed application of paint with nuanced rendering of the drapery; typical of copper painting of the late 17th century under Flemish influence. In a carved and profiled wooden frame with a gilded socket, period-typical; signs of wear due to age and use. Copper plate is flat. Paint layer predominantly intact; isolated older retouches in the background and near the edges (some slightly discolored), as well as a horizontal scratch running through the center of the image. Varnish aged with patina. Overall in stable condition. Image dimensions 29.3 x 19.1 cm, frame dimensions 35 x 24.5 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
