Description:
British School, 19th Century
Portrait of a Seated Man
Signed, inscribed, and dated "J. SMITH PINXT/OXFORD 1831" l.l., stenciled "420PD"
on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 44 in. (142.2 x 111.8 cm),framed within a liner.
Condition: Lined, retouch, flaking/losses, craquelure.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
The lining is adhered with resin or glue and is not new. There are areas of flaking and loss throughout the composition (some of which have been retouched) and this is especially prevalent in the browns of the background. There are also losses to the robes.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.