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THBLarge Dutch Portrait Painting of a Nobleman, c. 1760
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7 Broad Street*, *By Appointment Only
Kinderhook, NY 12106
United States
A C R O T E R I O N: 'The Highest Ornament' ~ The word 'acroterion' is an ancient architectural term originally used by the Greeks, and adopted by the Romans as 'acroterium', which literally is the plinth and ornament on the apex or ends of a pediment, from the Greek akrōtḗrion (ἀκρωτήριον) meaning ...Read more
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Buy NowMar 5, 2019 - Apr 1, 2019
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to present its first ever sale of exceptional fine and decorative arts from current inventory with discounts from 25% to 70% off of original retail prices. Welcome spring with this rare opportunity. ACROTERION info@acroterion.com
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- Lot Description
Retail: $10,000 Exceptional portrait painting of a bewigged Dutch statesman in armor having architectural background of ancestral seat with heraldic crest at lower left. Later inscription to the reverse of period relined-canvas giving information of the dignitary: 'Jonkheer Derck van Lynden tot Swaanenburgh geb. 5. Juli 1733, vermahlt 18 May 1756 mit Cath. Lucia Pater gest. 1791. 1776 u. 1784 President d. Holland General-Staaten'. Translating from Dutch to English 'Young Lord Derck of Lynden at Swaanenburgh born July 5th, 1733, married Catherine Lucia Pater May 18th, 1756 and died 1791. From 1776 to 1784 was President of the States General of the Netherlands'. Even though painted circa 1760, he is portrayed in 17th-century style, which was a fashionable representation for 18th-century Dutch nobles, suggesting the power of the Dutch Golden Age. Canvas measures 40.63" wide by 46.25 high and is housed in a contemporary high-quality white lacquered solid wood frame.
Dimension
Height: 52.90 inWidth: 47.75 inDepth: 3.13 inDepth: 3.13 inGood. Canvas with minor in-painting. Presents beautifully.Condition
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A C R O T E R I O N will assist buyer with shipping arrangements to best ability. In-house packing not available, but delivery and drop-off to Albany, NY FedEx pack and ship location offered at no charge for smaller items. Buyer is free to use shipper of their choice and dealer will assist with shipper recommendations if needed. International buyers are responsible for their own shipping arrangements. Buyer responsible for all shipping costs and will pay shipper directly.
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