Lot 783
  • 783

French School, 18/19th Century

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

Description

  • French School, 18/19th Century
  • Portrait of Gilbert Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, and his wife Adrienne de La Fayette: a pair
  • oil on canvas, laid down on masonite
  • each 32 by 25 1/2 in.
  • 81.3 by 64.8 cm

Condition

Each canvas has been laid down on masonite. Various small scratches and abrasions to each surface. Repaint and losses are visable to the naked eye throughout UV: Scattered areas of inpainting on both
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