Alfred Fowler Patten (British, 1829-1888). Copernicus at Frauenberg, 1869. Oil on canvas. 45 x 34-1/2 inches (114.3 x 87...

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Alfred Fowler Patten (British, 1829-1888)
Copernicus at Frauenberg, 1869
Oil on canvas
45 x 34-1/2 inches (114.3 x 87.6 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: A.F. Patten / 1869

Property from the Estate of Robert P. Potts, Dallas, Texas

PROVENANCE:
Robert P. Potts, Dallas, Texas;
Estate of the above;
Thence by descent to the present owner, 2022.

EXHIBITED:
Victorian Gallery, Dallas, Texas.

Condition Report*: Lined canvas. Frame abrasion and some slivers of lining canvas visible at edges. Yellowing to the varnish layer. A few faint vertical hairline scratches in the upper right quadrant. Minor craquelure at lower edge. Very mild surface dirt and dust. 2 small dashes of white accretion, likely paint. Not examined out of frame due to size.
Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly. A very few scattered small dots of retouching, primarily affecting the sky and background.
Framed Dimensions 50.5 X 40 X 3.5 Inches

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2022 December 8 Fine European Art Signature® Auction #8103 (go to Auction Home page)

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December, 2022

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Sold on Dec 8, 2022 for: $11,875.00

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