Lot 322
  • 322

ATTRIBUTED TO CHRISTIAN WILHELM ERNST DIETRICH Portrait of a Bearded Man

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

Description

  • ATTRIBUTED TO CHRISTIAN WILHELM ERNST DIETRICH Portrait of a Bearded Man
  • 47.5cm by 37cm
oil on canvas laid on board

Condition

Good condition. Work was relined when puncture repaired by David Lawrence, Melbourne c. 1970s. Repair visible lower centre. Extensive but fine craquelure throughout, especially along stretcher lines. NB There is a piece of paper attached to the reverse stretcher - found wedged in stretcher margin during restoration. Paper inscribed: 'IPB/1662'
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