Flemish or German School, 17th Century Style The Philosopher

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Flemish or German School, 17th Century Style

The Philosopher
Unsigned, inscribed "London...Kemp..." on a scroll within the composition l.r.,
with a partial label from Frost & Reed, London, affixed to the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 36 x 28 in. (91.5 x 71.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, rippling, surface imperfections, heavily varnished.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Frost & Reed label with pencil notation "No. 1799...1936." Stretcher bears a stenciled inscription, "905 JE" Canvas with chalk marks in various locations: 89, R647/65, 8084, and yw.

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