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Large Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Minister (2 of 2) (1 of 10)
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Large Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Minister (2 of 2)

REF: LA505256
£1,250
€1,460
$1,572
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Description
Large antique French oil painting on canvas portrait of a French minister in wig (2 of 2) - collection from London UK only or ask for quote. French School. This portrait is undated, but the other portrait in the pair has provenance on reverse of canvas - painted 18 August 1779 - unsigned, artist unknown. It comes in an elaborate gilt gesso frame.
measurements
Size of frame: 33.5" x 29 inches Size of canvas: 30" x 25 inches Size of front portrait oval aperture: 21" x 17.5 inches
declaration
Anthea's Attic has clarified that the Large Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Minister (2 of 2) (LA505256) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1779
condition
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks and scratches, craquelure and lots of knocks to and pieces missing from gesso frame. Please note there is some damage to the frame as shown in photos - hence price is a little less than the other in the pair. The antique wood of this item has had a woodworm infestation at some point in its long life. However, this has now been specially treated to eradicate. Priced accordingly.
additional info
Date of Manufacture:
1779
location
This Large Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Minister (2 of 2) is located in Greater London, United Kingdom