Lot 63
  • 63

Thomas Frye

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Thomas Frye
  • Portrait of Henry Hanson (1731-1787), half-length, wearing a blue coat with gold brocade
  • later inscribed, verso: Henry Hanson/ Born August 1731/ Died 1st August 1787
  • oil on canvas

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in fair condition. There are a number of minor surface abrasions scattered overall, and there is a thick layer of dirt overall. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light confirms an opaque layer of discoloured varnish and dirt, below which there are a number of minor retouchings, particularly in the lower left. FRAME Held in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The frame has suffered some damage.
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