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British School (17th Century). Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, 1612. Oil on canvas. 22-3/4 x 18-3/4 inches (57.8 x...
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Description
British School (17th Century)Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, 1612
Oil on canvas
22-3/4 x 18-3/4 inches (57.8 x 47.6 cm)
Inscribed upper right: DUDLEY EARL OF / LEICESTER
Inscribed and dated upper left: AETA[TIS] SVÆ: 30 / 1612
Robert Dudley (1532-1588) served as 1st Earl of Leicester, a titled granted to him by Queen Elizabeth I, from 1564 until his death.
Condition Report*:
Lined canvas. Lower right corner of canvas is lifting where laid down. Minor frame abrasion at edges. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. Mild surface dust. Visible retouching which varies in surface texture. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: very heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly, somewhat obscuring the picture surface. Dots and dashes of retouching to the background, some affecting the inscription at upper right. Considerable retouching to the figure's clothing, much of which is visible to the naked eye. Some fine retouching to the figure's hair, and a small dot on his proper right cheek.
Framed Dimensions 26.75 X 22.5 Inches
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.Under UV: very heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly, somewhat obscuring the picture surface. Dots and dashes of retouching to the background, some affecting the inscription at upper right. Considerable retouching to the figure's clothing, much of which is visible to the naked eye. Some fine retouching to the figure's hair, and a small dot on his proper right cheek.
Framed Dimensions 26.75 X 22.5 Inches
Auction Info
2021 November 11 Fine & Decorative Arts Showcase Auction #13176 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2021
11th
Thursday
Internet/Mail Bids: 18
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