EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBCircle or Studio of Giovanni Lanfranco
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveNov 12, 2025
Featuring a diverse collection of silver, fine art, furniture, decorative art, and rugs. Compelling fine art includes works by Allan Ramsay, Camille Pissarro, Dutch and Italian Old Master paintings. Silver highlights are an American Sterling Hot Water Kettle and a pair of George III Silver Dish Crosses with marks for Robert Hennell. Decorative Arts will be showcasing two large lots of Baccarat Crystal sets and a 40 Piece Rosenthal Versace Red Medusa Porcelain Table Service. A 16th/17th Century Augsburg Baroque Marquetry Table Cabinet will be featured among many other staple furniture pieces. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
View Full Catalog (170)
- Lot Description
(Italian, 1582-1647)
Peter and Christ on the Sea of Galilee (or Christ Saves Peter from Sinking in the Water), circa 1650, after Giovanni Lanfranco's fresco for the Navicella Altar (Inventory No. 44238) in St Peter's Basilica, The Vatican, Rome by Giovanni Lanfranco, unsigned, oil on canvas, 45-1/4 x 34-1/2 in., (114.3 x 86.36 cm.); modern gilt wood frame, 52-1/4 x 41 x 3 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Gary L. Johnson, Virginia
Note: This painting expands the composition of the current Navicella Altarpiece that was re-made in mosaic after Lanfranco's original fresco collapsed within his lifetime. The Vatican has since restored the portion of the original that remains. Erich Schleier, the expert on Lanfranco, stated, "In my opinion this painting is not by Lanfranco, but is a copy of good painterly quality by some able painter of the second half of the 17th century after Lanfranco's fresco or after one of the engravings after the altar- fresco. It would be interesting to try to find out who could have painted this copy, which is of notable quality." Further research into the period engravings do not display the expanded composition to the right.
- Provenance
The Estate of Gary L. Johnson, Virginia
- Shipping Info
-
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction, or will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
-
- Payment & Auction Policies
-
Available payment options
-
-
- Buyer's Premium
- Condition
lined, restretched on late 19th/early 20th century stretcher, punctures, patches at tears through lining and canvas, losses at bottom, areas of retouch, some points of overcleaning, stretcher marks, original canvas ground appears to be 18th century or possibly earlier, crackle, craquelure Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
