Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 19th century. Framework oil on canvas, on the first canvas, depicting Christ and Saint Catherine of Siena (when she chooses the crown of thorns) of good pictorial quality. Fabulous wooden frame finely chiseled and adorned with a golden wooden passe-partout (see photo). Exceptional size framework, ideal to be placed in a living room or studio. Painting that has several small drops of color in the lower part due to humidity (see photo), to be cleaned and restored. Painting for antique dealers, interior decorators and collectors of large-scale ancient sacred art. Framework in fair state of conservation with some color losses. To be restored. Sight size H 209 x W 119 cm.