Lot 251
  • 251

German School, 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • German School, 19th century
  • Victoria Albertine von Schönburg (1782 - 1840)
  • oil on canvas
  • 44 by 35.5cm., 17¼ by 14in.
Gemälde Öl auf Leinwand, nicht signiert (angeblich Carl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein, 1788-1868, zugeschrieben), mit Rahmen

Condition

The canvas has not been lined. There is a circa 1cm tear towards the bottom left corner, visible stretcher marks along the four edges and minor hairline craquelure. Two very small pinholes are visible respectively on the top and lower stretcher mark. Ultra-violet light reveals areas of uneven fluorescence throughout and no sign of retouching. The work could benefit from some restoration. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
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