Bidspirit auction | Portrait of a Gentleman, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman, Oil on Panel - Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on Panel American, 19th C. Possibly a member of the Huntington Family. Provenance: Mr. Howard and Mrs. Lorraine Huntington, Pasadena, California Mrs. Wendy Lee Huntington, Pasadena, daughter Thence by descent in the family to the current owner. Sight: 29 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (74.9 x 62.2 cm.), Frame: 36 3/4 x 32 in. (93.3 x 81.3 cm.) Condition: Some shrinkage cracks to panels. Some paint loss in the form or lines in each corner with it being the heaviest in upper right and lower left. Some yellowing of varnish. UV Inspection revealed light scattered retouch, but fairly minimal. The picture could benefit from light restoration/cleaning. Some losses to gesso and gilding on frame. Otherwise in good condition and in a nice state of preservation. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.