Attributed to Giuseppe Bezzuoli
Italian, 1784-1855
"Study of a Warrior"
oil on paper laid on heavy paper
unsigned, certificate of authenticity from Le Bocage Vert, Lafayette, LA on backing board, framed.
23 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (59.1 x 45.1 cm.), Frame: 30 1/8 x 23 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (76.5 x 59.4 x 4.4 cm.)

Laid on stabilizing paper; 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. repaired loss with corresponding inpainting upper right corner; 3/8 x 1/2 in. repaired loss with corresponding inpainting upper left corner; 1 x 1 in. loss lower left corner; small losses along edges; scattered pinpoint and small losses throughout; repaired tears lower left and right edges, mid-right and mid-left edges and upper right edge; 2 in. fold upper center; uneven varnish layer with toning; pinpoint inpainting visible to the naked eye throughout; repaired pinpoint hole upper left with corresponding inpainting; scratches, small areas of discoloration and accretions throughout; waffling; buckling; frame has marks, nicks,abrasions, losses and cracks with separation in corners.