Ending 14th Jul, 2024 18:00
Old Master, British and European Art | A Timed Auction
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Swedish School, c.1780
Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a buff-coloured coat and lace jabot;
Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a silver dress with ornate lace ruff and a hat bedecked with flowers
a pair, the latter indistinctly inscribed l.c., oil on canvas, oval
70 x 53cm (2)
Sold for £620
Condition Report
Overall: 83 x 66cm
We believe the paintings to be circa.1770s. Craquelure. Stretcher marks. Light surface dirt. Some surface scuffs, abrasions and spots of retouching to the portrait of a gentleman. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Auction: Old Master, British and European Art | A Timed Auction, ending 14th Jul, 2024
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