Oil on canvas painting of a saint, painted in the manner of Jose de Ribera. Ribera was a well known Spanish painter who spent most of his career in Italy. Bearded saint has his hands clasped in prayer and his gaze is directed upwards. A wooden staff is visible. The letters "CH RI TAS" have been painted in a glowing halo in the upper left corner. Unsigned. Decorative cast plaster and wooden frame features gilded and hand-painted vines and berries throughout. Canvas measures apprx 23" x 18". Framed, this painting measures apprx 30" x 25". From the estate of a Countess Michaela Almeida of Austria, from Moondsee, Austria.
1,000/1,500 Sold $1,150.00
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