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Lot 3008
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520), The Sistine Madonna
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas, 19th century, unsigned, presented in a very fine period gilt composition frame.

46 1/2 x 33 in.; Frame dimensions 55 1/4 x 43 1/2 in.

The original painting by Raphael was commissioned in 1512 by Pope Julius II for the church of San Sisto, Piacenza. In 1754, the painting was acquired by August III, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, for the Gemädegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden.