Antwerp School, Circa 1640
Portrait of an Abbess
Sale 2109 - Property from the Aline Elwes McDonnell Trust
Jun 21, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
Estimate
$1,200 -
$1,800
Sold for $6,985
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Antwerp School, Circa 1640
Portrait of an Abbess
oil on panel
15 1/2 x 11 7/8 inches.
Provenance:
Acquired by Aline Mary Margaret (Elwes) McDonnell in London
Pictured:
An 1807 engraving of Copped Hall, S. Rawle from a drawing by S. Shepherd.
Aline Elwes McDonnell and Family, circa 1954.
Condition Report
With two old labels on verso having attribution, in a gilt frame.
Dimensions provided are that of the panel. Framed dimensions: 23 1/4 x 20 inches.
In generally good condition. Craquelure commensurate with age present throughout, Vertical seam to panel present at center right, runs length of board. Soiling present throughout the work. With two old labels on verso having attribution, in a gilt frame. Under UV a evidence of cosmetic retouching present around panel seam. A heavy green varnish inhibits a thorough reading. Please see specialist photos for details.
Dimensions provided are that of the panel. Framed dimensions: 23 1/4 x 20 inches.
In generally good condition. Craquelure commensurate with age present throughout, Vertical seam to panel present at center right, runs length of board. Soiling present throughout the work. With two old labels on verso having attribution, in a gilt frame. Under UV a evidence of cosmetic retouching present around panel seam. A heavy green varnish inhibits a thorough reading. Please see specialist photos for details.
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