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Jul 29, 2017 - Jul 30, 2017
Portrait of John Chambers
oil on canvas
inscribed on verso John Chambers / born at Gothenburg. Febr. 1726 / painted by Rigaud / London . Decem. 1776
framed
29.5 x 24.5 in. (sight)
The portrait by Rigaud was relined and has craquelure, now stabilized, throughout. There is a significant amount of in-painting around the figure, along the edges, and a few smaller spots just above the head and on the coat. Lines of craquelure were also filled here and there. Finally, there is a wear to the frame, including chips.
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