Lot 175
  • 175

Attributed to Gabriel Gresly L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs 1712 - 1756 Besançon (Doubs)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gabriel Gresly
  • Trompe l'oeil with an etching with a portrait of Rembrandt and a soldier, and a pinz-nez
  • oil on canvas, unlined

Condition

The canvas is unlined but the paint surface is secure and in good condition. Inspection under UV light reveals some very minor retouchings but overall this picture is in good original condition and ready to hang.
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