SCHOOL OF SIR JAMES NORTHCOTE R.A. (BRITISH 1746-1831)
Adoration of the Shepherds
oil on canvas
78 x 74 cm (30 3/4 x 29 1/8 in.); framed dimensions: 92 x 89 cm (36 1/4 x 35 in.)

PROVENANCE
Christie's, London, October 10, 1958, lot 15

LOT NOTES
James Northcote studied under Joshua Reynolds and under Pompeo Batoni who was known for his Adoration scenes.

CONDITION
Observed in frame, the painting is in good condition, overall scattered craquelure, some waviness to the canvas due to stretching, surface grime, rubbing and losses along the perimeter, a small spot of paint loss upper left corner. UV light inspection showed very heavy varnish and minuscule areas of potential retouching.
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