Portrait Oil Painting Attributed to Joseph Highmore of Gentleman, Circa 1770

Item Details

Attributed to Joseph Highmore (British, 1692 – 1780)
Untitled (portrait of gentleman), circa 1770
Oil painting with varnish on canvas
Unsigned
Frame placard to lower center

Condition

- signs of repairs and restoration when examined under UV light including numerous areas of inpainting throughout of varying sizes; areas of raised overpainting; raised areas of repair patches felt from the surface and verso; discoloration and uneven application of varnish; craquelure and paint losses throughout; stretcher marks; accretions and spots of discoloration throughout; wax-relining and strip-lining present; cracks, chips, and gesso loss to accents and veneer of frame, most significantly at the lower right corner; signs of attempted repair with adhesive residue to frame; tarnishing, scratches, and accretions to frame placard; abrasions, scratches, scuffs, and accretions to frame.

Dimensions

- measurements of frame; sight measures 24.75" W x 29.75" H.

• Please note, this frame is highly fragile. Some restoration should be expected. Please consider this before bidding.

• Please note, if the warehouse transfer to Cincinnati option is selected by the winning bidder, the item will be available in Cincinnati for pickup after three business days after payment has been finalized.

Item #

ITMGF31397