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Italian School
19th Century
The Annunciation
Inscribed in reverse ECCE AÑA DÕMI (Ecce Ancilla Domini [Behold the servant of the Lord])
Oil on canvas
22 3/8 x 29 3/4 inches (56.8 x 75.7 cm)
Unframed
In the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, the Virgin's answer to Gabriel's salutation was commonly written upside-down, because it was intended to be received by God himself.
Sold for $768
Estimated at $600 - $800
Includes Buyer's Premium
19th Century
The Annunciation
Inscribed in reverse ECCE AÑA DÕMI (Ecce Ancilla Domini [Behold the servant of the Lord])
Oil on canvas
22 3/8 x 29 3/4 inches (56.8 x 75.7 cm)
Unframed
In the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, the Virgin's answer to Gabriel's salutation was commonly written upside-down, because it was intended to be received by God himself.
Relined with BEVA. Scattered restoration to the sky, to the faces, to the area under the canopy, and along the lower margin. Some contours and shadows on the drapery reinforced.
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