Lot 287 , Follower of Gerrit van Honthorst (1590-1656), Portrait of a man in armour, oil on canvas, 74 x 62cm.
Follower of Gerrit van Honthorst (1590-1656) Portrait of a man in armour
oil on canvas
74 x 62cm.
£500-800
Condition:
Oil on canvas realigned 20 to 30 years ago or so. Canvas remains tight, paint a little flattened with stretchmarks showing along with a fine but stable craquelure throughout. Looks to be some over painting particularly around the lower hand and arm. Housed in a period carved wood frame that has been overpainted in gold. Old storage label verso.
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