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Dutch School, 16th/17th Century
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description
Dutch School, 16th/17th Century
Portrait of a Bearded Man with a Ruff
oil on copper
unsigned
10 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches (sight).
Property from The Brummer Collection from Drs. John and Pat Laszlo, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition
Frame: 14 x 13 inches. Scattered small chips and old, now-stable flaking in the paint layer and some areas heavily scratched / abraded. A vertical linear area to the right of the ruff with a raised surface texture, possibly from overpainting to conceal a scratch. Under UV light, no other obvious overpainting, but probably later varnish. Additional photos available upon request.
Provenance
Note:Ernest Brummer (1891-1964) was a renowned art dealer who, along with his brother Joseph, founded the historically significant Brummer Galleries, which held a paramount importance in both New York and Paris during the early to mid-20th century. The galleries played a role in shaping the tastes and collections of art enthusiasts and museums alike, introducing European art to American audiences and vice versa.