Lot 740
  • 740

Jacob van Oost

Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description

  • Jacob van, the elder Oost
  • Portrait of a Young Man
  • oil on paper, laid down on canvas
  • 15 1/4 by 18 1/4 in.
  • 38.7 by 46.4 cm

Provenance

With Warren Walker, from whom acquired by the present owner.

Condition

In good condition. The sheet laid down on canvas. Several horizontal creases one through face 3 others somewhat prominent. One vertical repair through forehead. Minor craquelure in the hair and collar. UV: Inpainting consistent with horizontal lines. A line extending down from the top at center, 3 inches. A small vertical line next to figure's right eye. A line in the figures hair at bottom right center. Other very minor spots.
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