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Attributed to Jacques Courtois called Il Borgognone (French/Italian, 1621-1676) Battle scene with trumpeters in the foreground summoning troops oil on canvas 45 x 112cm (18 x 44in)

Oil on canvas which has been relined. The paint layer is cupped in many areas with small losses at the junctions of the cracks. There are deep lines of craquelure in the thicker paint passages of the sky. The painting has a thick, yellowed varnish layer present. Old retouchings cover some of the cracks and are generally well matched to the original. The frame is worn and has brass paint over the original surface.

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