British School Late 18th/ Early 19th Century
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Description
Portrait of a Nobleman
Oil on canvas laid to canvas
Appears unsigned
30" H x 25" W
Notes: The medal worn by this nobleman indicates his membership in the highly-esteemed, chivalric, Scottish Order of the Thistle. It's Latin motto "Nemo me impune lacessit" roughly translates as "No one provokes me with impunity."
Oil on canvas laid to canvas
Appears unsigned
30" H x 25" W
Notes: The medal worn by this nobleman indicates his membership in the highly-esteemed, chivalric, Scottish Order of the Thistle. It's Latin motto "Nemo me impune lacessit" roughly translates as "No one provokes me with impunity."
Condition
Visual: Generally good condition. Pale, arched, wiping marks or slight surface scuffs show across the background near the upper edge. Occasional pea-sized, or smaller, pressure marks showing mostly in the background. At least three repaired tears at the upper edge, the longest 1.25," and another, 0.75" long, at the lower edge. Slight frame abrasions along the lower edge.
Blacklight: An approximately 1" H x 1" W area of scattered touch-up below the sitter's chin, at left. Another area of touch-up, approximately 0.75" H x 0.75" W, attendant with the repair already mentioned at the lower edge. Difficult to read under heavy varnish.
Frame: 38" H x 34" W x 2.75" D
Blacklight: An approximately 1" H x 1" W area of scattered touch-up below the sitter's chin, at left. Another area of touch-up, approximately 0.75" H x 0.75" W, attendant with the repair already mentioned at the lower edge. Difficult to read under heavy varnish.
Frame: 38" H x 34" W x 2.75" D
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British School Late 18th/ Early 19th Century
Estimate $600 - $800
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