LOT DETAILS

Materials:

tempera on panel

Size Notes:

(1); 50.2 x 14.9 cm (2)

Description:

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Condition:

This pair of panels is in good condition overall, with the sensitive details such as the sgraffito elements andmordant gilt ornaments intact. Thanks to a good state of preservation in the paint layers, the bright color palette and proper contrast remain complete. Tiny touches of restoration are found in the faces and hands, but most of the restoration is located in the garments of the figures, where the retouching has shifted slightly in hue, although not to a degree that is visually distracting. In St. Agnes' coral-colored dress the strokes of retouching are slightly pink, while in St. Peter's blue garment the retouching is a shade yellow. The gold has been reinforced via various campaigns over time to compensate for typical wear, with the gilding on the framing elements having the newest appearance. The pictures are coated with a clear, evenly glossy varnish that is free of discoloration. Each vertically-grained panel displays a slight convex lateral warp. If desired, corrective retouching could be undertaken to adjust the hue of the retouching and the gloss of the varnish reduced, but otherwise this pair has no need of intervention and the panels may be enjoyed in their current state