An Italian painted fresco fragment, transposed to a textile support, the subject of the design being the death of St. Francis; the scene composed with four standing figures in discussion surrounding the holy man whose expression is peaceful and serene.

PROVENANCE:
Ex Choppin de Janvry & Associes, Paris auction, 4th June 2007, Lot 152; shown on the front cover of the catalogue; ex TimeLine Auctions, 16 December 2010, lot 630.

FOOTNOTES:
Accompanied by export customs declaration approved by the Italian Ministerio per i Bene e le Attivita Culturali and certificate issued by the Alliance Science Art - Francine Maurer GMBH attesting that, notwithstanding some evidence for possible restoration, the pigments used are consistent with a 15th century date.