Antonio da Correggio 1489-1534) - After Period : Mid to late 19th century Medium : Oil on canvas Provenance: From a private UK collection Overall size with the frame is 42 cm x 36 cm x 4 cm and the painting measuring 29 cm x 24 cm The painting offered is a 19th Continental School depiction of the mystic betrothal of the Infant Jesus to Catherine after the 16th century original by Correggio which is held at Museo di Capodimonte in Naples . According to medieval writings the story relays how from words given to her in The Golden Legend by Jacopo de Voragine in the 13th century. In the painting the Christ Child is depicted as sitting in the Virgin’s lap in a hilly landscape setting and giving St Catherine a ring, guided by his mother. She is kneeling, holding her martyr’s palm, and the spiked wheel on which she was tortured, and the sword with which she was finally beheaded by the pagan Emperor Maxentius around AD310, lie between them. This is a very fine mid to late 19th century copy which has been framed in a new high quality wooden ebonised effect and gilt lined frame. See notes below regarding frames. Condition report. The painting is unlined without any repairs other than a professional cleaning and minor retouching to a few tiny areas lower right and well - blended. There is some virtually invisible very fine craquelure. The canvas is in good tension. On very close inspection feint stretcher bar impression on the left hand side but not noticeable when hung and no associated paint abrasion whatsoever. In very good condition for its antiquity. Please note. The frame that is included in the pictures above has been added to the artwork by a third party/the seller, as such it’s not an integral part of the object. The frame is being provided to you at no additional costs so that when your artwork arrives at your house you can immediately display it on your wall. As such any damages to the frame itself, that do not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. We would also point out that whilst we insure all paintings before shipping that we have no control over shipping once we have sent the painting . The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. All of the art that we sell is insured for shipping ( subject to the above ). All shipping is professionally packed. . we have been getting most paintings shipped to most parts of the EU with 5 working days but we cannot guarantee this . We have on a couple of occasions experienced a few delays with customs in certain countries over the last few weeks. Please Note: Studio/Gallery photos of paintings on an easel on the published material are intended only to represent accurately the size of the painting within that room environment. Also refer to the shipping costs and note the auctioneers disclaimer regarding potential customs charges. We cannot calculate these as they are levied in the country of destination and the amount payable is determined by customs there and not by ourselves or the auctioneers. We have experienced some customs charging higher than expected import taxes; so we would advise bidders to attempt the establish the likely excise duties that your own National customs will charge you before bidding and committing to buy the painting. We must emphasise it is NOT the UK customs. -------------------------------------------------- Please check out our paintings and objects in the Tableau and Catawiki eclectic collector auction running from the 6th to the 22nd of September, our extensive collection in the British auction running from the 13th of September and paintings offered in the Museum and French 1850-1950 auctions also running from the 6th of September all on Catawiki ! -------------------------------------------------