ITALIAN SCHOOL (16th/17th century). PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN A BLACK HAT, oil on canvas. - 19 in. x 15 in. Estimate $500-700
PROVENANCE: Adams, Davidson Company Inc. Washington, D.C.
Relined; crease or possible repaired tear running vertically from forehead through nose to mouth, and horizontally through subject''s right jowl; horizontal crease above bottom edge; craquelure with some pigment lifting especially in bottom quarter; surface slightly abraded, pin-prick losses visible in flesh tones. UV: Retouching in creases also small areas in right cheek and in background on right side.
