Lot 53: Francesco Maffei (Vicenza 1600/20-1660 Padua)

Francesco Maffei (Vicenza 1600/20-1660 Padua)
The Choice of Hercules
oil on canvas
110 x 170 cm.

Since the 1950s in the family of the present owner.

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We are grateful to Dr. Moretti for confirming the attribution on the basis of photographs (written communication, 18 August 2009).