Venetian, Madonna with Holy Child, Giovanni Bellini, Italian, probably Venetian, follower of Giovanni Bellini, possibly late 15th/16th century, unsigned, oil on panel, possibly basswood, est:$6000/8000
*Price Realized: $8,050.00

13.75'' H x 11.25'' W. Note: Framed by Sr. Moscardi, Florence, Italy, c.1960s. Provenance: Mrs. Claire L. Densler; Dr. Caroline Mattingly, Redlands, CA, acquired from the above in Milan, Italy, 1963; William and Kay Schwartz, acquired from the estate of the above; Private Collection, Orange County, CA. Condition: Visual: Panel appears to have had a vertical crack repaired or 1/2'' of board added to right side extending the height of the panel approximately 1/2'' from the right edge. Panel has a slight vertical warp. Craquelure and paint shrinkage throughout with areas of paint instability scattered along the right side. Blacklight: Scattered older and newer spots of touch-up throughout, concentrated mainly along the right edge with minimal inpainting to the figures. This and all lots are sold AS IS.