Lot 189
  • 189

Peter Cruzells, Flourished in the early 18th century,

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 12.7 by 9.8cm.; 5 by 3 7/8in.
Portrait of a nobleman, possibly Prince Eugen of Savoy (1663-1736) Wearing a full bottomed wig, armour, holding a baton with his right hand, resting on a helmet with his left 
Signed and inscribed verso: Petrus Crusells / Advivam Pixit / 1707
Oil on copper, later painted gesso frame

Condition

The oil is in generally good condition, although the UV light reveals that there is some re-touching to the face and surrounding area. There are small areas of pigment loss.
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