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Description

Franz Seraph von Lenbach (German, 1836-1904)
Portrait of Prince Otto von Bismarck
Oil on panel
21 x 17-5/8 inches (53.3 x 44.8 cm)
Signed upper left: F. Lenbach


PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Berlin;
Private collection, New York, by descent from the above;
Thence by descent.



Condition Report*: On stable, cradled panel support. Some yellowing to the varnish layer. A very few scattered hairline scratches, the most notable of which appears at upper edge in upper right corner. Minor surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Brushy retouching at edges. More finely applied dots and dashes of retouching scattered throughout, primarily appearing to address craquelure, with a few affecting the figure's face.
Framed Dimensions 25 X 21.75 Inches
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
December, 2024
5th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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Sold on Dec 5, 2024 for: $6,875.00
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