EXTREMELY EARLY 18th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman Oil On Board Painting
Item History & Price
Artist: UnknownMedium: Oil on BoardTitle: Unknown “Portrait of a Gentleman”Measurements: 10 1/4" x 7 3/4" (Sight) , 12" x 14 1/2" (Framed)Condition: Very Good Restored Condition
Additional Notes: Referring to the back of the painting there is a plethora of information regarding both its restoration and the artist of the portrait. Sadly, desp...ite our best efforts, we have been unable to determine what it says. To our best efforts we have attempted to translate it below.
"Fring Lostar N. Sah on Carm (illegible) 1729". This definitely dates this painting as an early work of the 18th century, nearly 17th century. The painting is also in wonderful condition due to it's restoration which is detailed in the condition report below.
Condition: According to a small inscription on the back of the painting it was restored in November of 1983 where it was kept in a private home until our purchase of it. Below are the different restorative works that were completed.
Surface Cleaning, Varnish Removal, Nominal Touch up in the Face (In-Painting), Revarnished with an Ester Resin Varnish.
In regards, to the frame housing the painting, it is brand new in wonderful condition.
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