Early 17th century portrait of a man
Oil on canvas, 15 3/4" by 18", portrait of a man. My guess is Dutch, perhaps 1610-1630, based mostly on the ruffled collar. The portrait obviously has been not well cared for. Perhaps some prior effort to restore. Came in gilt wood frame, suggesting someone valued it at one time. On back of13/4" frame to which painting is attached is notation on black magic marker: NYE-121. Purchased in late 1970s at flea market or local (a guess)' junk/antique store for maybe $50
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Dear Robert,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please upload a few better images of the reverse side.
With kind regards,
Georg
Did Georg get the supplemental pictures (back of canvas and frame) a couple of days ago? Does he need More? Thanks. Robert McHugh
Dear Robert,
Thank you for the additional images and your patience. Sadly regarding technical problems, the new images and messages were not displayed. I apologize for the delay. The presented object is a painting made in oil paint on canvas with the measurements of 15 3/4" by 18". It depicts the portrait of a man in a costume how it was worn in middle and Northern Europe around 1620 and 1630. The black costume and the fact that this person does not wear any gold or jewelry is a hint that this is a Dutch person of high rank. This was regulated by the Calvinist belief. This portrait shows a councilor or alderman. Sadly the painting is heavily damaged which lowers the estimate strongly and is difficult to offer on the art market. The frame is a later addition.
An estimation in this condition would be between 100 to 300 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
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