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Oil on canvas painting of the Holy Family in a lunette after the "Madonna del Sacco" fresco by Andrea del Sarto (1486-1530) in the Chiostro Grande or Chiostro dei Morti at the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence. 19th century or earlier. Christ moves across Mary's lap while Mary looks toward the viewer. Joseph, at left, leans against a white sack and holds an open book. With Christie's stickers affixed to frame and edge of canvas, plus Christie's label to stretcher with reference number NYCEL 591. Housed in a giltwood frame. Sight: 18" H x 28" W. Framed: 21 3/4" H x 32 1/2" W.
PROVENANCE: The collection of Alex and Cristina Ionescu, South Carolina, by descent from his father, the artist, conservator, and collector Vlaicu Ionescu of New York (1922-2001); ex-Christie's.
CONDITION: Canvas has been relined, with tape visible at edges. Scattered retouches, largest 3" x 1", upper left, and 2" x 1 1/4" to Christ's drapery. See U/V photography. With craquelure throughout.
