Lot Essay
The present work is possibly a bozzetto for the ceiling of the church of Saint Sebastian in Guardia Sanframondi, Benevento.
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God the Father in Glory
Details
Attributed to Paolo de Matteis (Piano del Cilento 1662-1728 Naples)
God the Father in Glory
oil on canvas
17 x 19¼ in.
God the Father in Glory
oil on canvas
17 x 19¼ in.
Sale room notice
We are grateful to Prof. Nicola Spinosa for informimg us that he believes the present painting is by Francesco Solimena and datable to circa 1680-85 (verbal communication, 14 January 2004) after first hand inspection of the picture.