Sale 06CN03 | Lot 2081

Attributed to David Martin

Catalogue: Important English & Continental

Lot Details

Lot 2081
Attributed to David Martin
Portrait of an Officer
Oil on canvas, in an elaborately carved frame
47 x 37 inches (119.4 x 94 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold for $3,600 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Scattered cracquelure, heavier at times. Evidence of some paint separation at the lower left, though appears to now be stabilized. Possibly a repaired tear at the upper right, circular in shape and roughly 1'' in diameter. Area is visible in raking light. Also a 1/8'' loss at lower right and an 1/8'' loss along left center edge.

Face has been completely repainted rather recently. Old and new restoration throughout. Visible stretcher marks.


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Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold for $3,600 (includes buyer's premium)

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Important English & Continental

Wed, Oct 25, 2006 at 10am EDT
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