Portrait of a gentleman of the Butler family, three-quarter-length
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Price Realised GBP 7,500
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GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Portrait of a gentleman of the Butler family, three-quarter-length
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This relined canvas is held under tension and remains stable. There is a small isolated damage in the upper centre, above the sitter’s head (visible in the illustration). In raking light, numerous restored damages are visible particularly in the background surrounding the sitter, as well as overpaint around the sitter’s hand holding the gloves. Ultraviolet examination confirms the above and reveals a thick layer of aged, obscuring varnish, as well as some infilling of the craquelure. The artist's rendering of the gentleman’s face retains clarity and remains appreciable.
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Lot 389Sale 20209
Portrait of a gentleman of the Butler family, three-quarter-lengthENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURYEstimate: GBP 2,000 - 3,000
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