Lot 70
  • 70

David Johnson

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • David Johnson
  • Portrait of John F. Kensett
  • signed David Johnson and dated 1874 (center left); also signed Painted by David Johnson, titled John F. Kensett and dated 1874 on the reverse
  • oil on board
  • 27 by 22 inches
  • (68.6 by 55.9 cm)

Provenance

Questroyal Fine Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2003

Condition

This work is in presentable condition. There is some craquelure, primarily visible in the figure's forehead. Under UV: there is inpainting around the edges of the spandrel, as well as some areas in the man's jacket and waistcoat lower center. There are a few other scattered spots and dots (very few in the face).
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