FRANKEN, PAUL VON (1818-1884), 'Fire of Constantinople',

FRANKEN, PAUL VON (1818-1884), 'Fire of Constantinople', an excited group of people watching from a safe distance the fire of Constantinople in April 1204. Oil/canvas, signed on the lower left, HxW: 32x76 cm ( 76x101 cm with frame), signs of age and rubbing, traces at the edges, craquelure, old restored and retouched, varnish yellowing, paint chipping, tear with paint loss (in need of restoration). With frame (slightly damaged).