Image Lot Price Description

2071
$302.50

FRENCH SCHOOL (18th Century) PORTRAIT OF A ROYAL GENTLEMAN, POSSIBLY KING LOUIS XVI.

A bust length oil on canvas portrait of a seated gentleman with powdered wig wearing a brown velvet jacket with elaborate floral embroidery and lace collar and cuff. A clue to his identity is found in the royal medallion with the sun king design. Unframed, unsigned, bears indiscernible red wax seal on verso. SIZE: 35-1/4″ x 28-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: In original unrestored condition, overall surface grime, large tear upper center with significant amount of loss, several losses throughout, stretcher bars are damaged. 51941-16 (500-1,000) – Lot 2071


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017
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