Lot 225
  • 225

French School, 18th Century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Portrait of a man, bust-length, probably a self-portrait
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The canvas has an old relining, the paint surface appears to be in very good condition. There is only a well repaired tear in the upper right margin, measuring approximately 13 cm, and a very few other tiny scattered retouchings.
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