Lot 104
  • 104

Reverend Matthew William Peters R.A.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Reverend Matthew William Peters R.A.
  • Portrait of a gentleman
  • oil on canvas
half length, seated, wearing Van Dyck costume

Provenance

Captain Augustus Charles de Crespigny, Kings Rew, Fawley, Hampshire

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE There are no apparent tears or damages. There is a weave of craquelure. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some refilling to old lines of craquelure, as well as some evidence of older retouching to the sitter's face, hair and costume. FRAME Held in a composite gilt frame.
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