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THBAugust Theodor Schoefft, Portrait of Man in India
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1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJun 28, 2015 - Jun 29, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
August Theodor Schoefft (Hungarian, 1809-1888), "Portrait of a Gentleman"-1840, oil on canvas, signed lower left. Formal figural portrait depicting a sophisticated man standing in black shirt, jacket and trousers holding a pair of eyeglasses or spectacles in front of a red draped curtain with gold tassels slightly obscuring the view over banister or railing of ornate Indian palace architectural view in background to the right of the figure with swans in the water. Framed approximately 60" x 50". Unframed approximately 53.5" x 43.5". Provenance: Previously housed in Hames Hall located in Claxton, Georgia.
Condition
Painting has been relined. Stretcher with oxidation commensurate for age. Under black light examination, work with significant in-painting and retouches throughout including edges where work rubbed on frame, a large U shaped section on figure's torso--likely from tear, scattered areas on man's face, and drapery. Scenic view of India without major signs of in-painting. Scattered small abrasions visible on work. Painting with scattered light craquelure, however, paint layer stable.
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