Lot 81
  • 81

Attributed to John Hoppner, R.A. London 1758-1810

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • John Hoppner, R.A.
  • Portrait of Master Selby
  • oil on canvas
  • 30 1/4 by 25 in.
  • 77 by 63.5 cm.

Condition

Lined canvas. Craquelure on the figure's chest, arms and forehead, otherwise, the surface is thin but in good condition. A small repair at lower left above the foot. Surface dirt. Under UV light: very small retouches sprinkled on head, dress and background, with a larger triangular patch of inpainting right of face and neck.
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