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Lot 2289
Two Old Master Paintings Depicting Scenes from the Life of Christ
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas laid on panel, 18th century, the first depicts the flagellation of Christ, the second depicts the crowning of thorns, each presented in very fine 19th century gilt composition frames.

Panel 7 1/2 x 6 in.; Frame dimensions 15 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (each)

Private Collection, North Carolina

These frames are purportedly from Julius Lowy Frame & Restoring Company of New York.

The Crowning of Thorns painting with significant paint loss to kneeling and crouching figures, and near Christ's elbow nearest to window; Painting of the flagellation with area of in-painting along lower left edge of canvas, small area of loss to inner liner of frame; minor surface rubbing to frames.