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PROSPERO FONTANABologna 1512 - 1597ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDSADORATION OF THE MAGI a pair, both oil on coppereach copper: 20⅝ by 9½ in.; 52.5 by 24.3 cm.each framed: 25½ by 14 in.; 64.8 by 35.6 cm.(2)Condition Report"The Adoration of the Magi:"The copper support is flat and stable, supported on the reverse by a wooden backing. The overall surface has a somewhat cloudy varnish that could be freshened. Overall the condition in the figures and landscape appears to be good, with beautiful retention of detail in the costumes and in other details. There appears to be slight degradation and possibly old losses in some of the browns to the right of the column and behind the head of Joseph. Under UV there are small scattered restorations here and there, none are particularly localized. "The Adoration of the Shepherds:"The copper support is flat and stable, supported on the reverse by a wooden backing. Surface has a somewhat cloudy varnish. Overall this painting is better preserved than its pendant. There is beautiful detail throughout, including gold touches around the figures of the holy family. Under UV there are very small touches scattered here and there, which are very minor. From the center to the upper right corner there appears to be an area of overpaint or restoration possibly from an old damage in the upper right corner of the copper. While this is about four inches in length, it does not intrude in anyway significantly into the composition. This pair of paintings could be improved with a fresh varnish and slight restoration tweaks, however they could also be hung as is. Offered in light brown molded frames. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The