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Victorian Devotional Triptych of Raphael's 'Marriage of the Virgin'

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Overview

A folding three-panel devotional object featuring a reproduction of Raphael's Renaissance masterpiece, the Sposalizio.

Story

During the late 1800s, the 'Grand Tour' evolved from an elite rite of passage into a burgeoning tourism industry for the middle class. Travelers flocking to the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan were captivated by Raphael's 1504 painting of Mary and Joseph's…

Maker / Origin

While no specific maker is marked, these were typically produced by specialized workshops in Milan, Florence, or Paris.

Condition & Value

The velvet shows significant wear and fading, particularly at the edges and hinges, which is consistent with age. The central glass panel shows some internal clouding or 'foxing' on the print itself. This honest wear confirms its age but keeps the value in a modest range.

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