Lot 270
  • 270

Albert von Keller, Swiss 1844-1920

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Albert von Keller
  • portrait of elisabeth von wichmann
  • signed
  • oil on canvas
  • 66.7x43.2cm.; 26¼x17in.

Condition

Original canvas. There are stretcher marks around the periphery and craquelure in places, particularly the skin tones of the sitter and upper left corner. There is also a small patch of paint loss, centre right. Ultraviolet light reveals patches of retouching to the upper left, right hand edge and spots scattered elsewhere. Held in a decorative painted frame.
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