Lot Details
Lot 3005
American School
19th Century
Portrait of a Gentleman and Portrait of an Elegant Woman: Two, circa 1815-1820
Oils on canvas
Each 30 1/8 x 24 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $1,320 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Him: Frame rubbing. Wax-lined. Scattered cracquelure throughout, particularly in the face. Faintly visible stretcher marks along upper edge. Older and newer restoration thoughout; including areas in the man's face, as well as two larger areas near his right hand and possibly an L-shaped repaired tear in his left arm.
Her: Frame rubbing. Wax-lined. Areas of older and newer restoration throughout. Scattered inpaint, concentrated particularly in the face, lace collar and brooch. Possible earlier restoration surrounding hand at lower right. Two inverted-L shaped repaired tears: one at upper left: 7" from upper edge, 5" from left edge; another in red scarf 8" from lower edge, 10" from right edge. A third repair in area of brooch. Possible water stains at lower right.
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Her: Frame rubbing. Wax-lined. Areas of older and newer restoration throughout. Scattered inpaint, concentrated particularly in the face, lace collar and brooch. Possible earlier restoration surrounding hand at lower right. Two inverted-L shaped repaired tears: one at upper left: 7" from upper edge, 5" from left edge; another in red scarf 8" from lower edge, 10" from right edge. A third repair in area of brooch. Possible water stains at lower right.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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