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ATTRIBUTED TO ALEXIS GRIMOU (circa 1680-
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ATTRIBUTED TO ALEXIS GRIMOU (circa 1680-1733) "Gentleman in black coat and white chemise", a portrait study, oil on canvas, bust length, unsigned, 82 cm x 65 cm (Provenance: Bonhams Sale 7th March 2012) 82 cm x 65 cm
CONDITION REPORTS
Over all look of the painting is quite dark though, in all probability the intention. Basic over all condition appears sound though with some marking to the surface of the paint which may be resolved with a light clean. There is some sign of craquelure top left of the sitter's face. Plaque to the frame inscribed "Hyacinthe Rigaud 1669-1743 - This may be the actual sitter". Frame with cracking to the extremities and some signs of loss and/or repair in several areas presumably which became necessary because of the cracking - see images for further detail. Under ultra-violet light there are several areas of damage and repair, particularly to the edging throughout and to the facial area and collar - see images for further detail. Verso the work has been re-lined - see images for further detail
CONDITION REPORTS
Over all look of the painting is quite dark though, in all probability the intention. Basic over all condition appears sound though with some marking to the surface of the paint which may be resolved with a light clean. There is some sign of craquelure top left of the sitter's face. Plaque to the frame inscribed "Hyacinthe Rigaud 1669-1743 - This may be the actual sitter". Frame with cracking to the extremities and some signs of loss and/or repair in several areas presumably which became necessary because of the cracking - see images for further detail. Under ultra-violet light there are several areas of damage and repair, particularly to the edging throughout and to the facial area and collar - see images for further detail. Verso the work has been re-lined - see images for further detail
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ATTRIBUTED TO ALEXIS GRIMOU (circa 1680-1733) "Gentleman in black coat and white chemise", a portrait study, oil on canvas, bust length, unsigned, 82 cm x 65 cm (Provenance: Bonhams Sale 7th March 2012) 82 cm x 65 cm
CONDITION REPORTS
Over all look of the painting is quite dark though, in all probability the intention. Basic over all condition appears sound though with some marking to the surface of the paint which may be resolved with a light clean. There is some sign of craquelure top left of the sitter's face. Plaque to the frame inscribed "Hyacinthe Rigaud 1669-1743 - This may be the actual sitter". Frame with cracking to the extremities and some signs of loss and/or repair in several areas presumably which became necessary because of the cracking - see images for further detail. Under ultra-violet light there are several areas of damage and repair, particularly to the edging throughout and to the facial area and collar - see images for further detail. Verso the work has been re-lined - see images for further detail
CONDITION REPORTS
Over all look of the painting is quite dark though, in all probability the intention. Basic over all condition appears sound though with some marking to the surface of the paint which may be resolved with a light clean. There is some sign of craquelure top left of the sitter's face. Plaque to the frame inscribed "Hyacinthe Rigaud 1669-1743 - This may be the actual sitter". Frame with cracking to the extremities and some signs of loss and/or repair in several areas presumably which became necessary because of the cracking - see images for further detail. Under ultra-violet light there are several areas of damage and repair, particularly to the edging throughout and to the facial area and collar - see images for further detail. Verso the work has been re-lined - see images for further detail
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