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Circle of John Closterman (German, 1660-1711) Portrait of a gentleman in a long brown wig, blue cloak and white stock oil on canvas, oval, unlined 73 x 60cm (28 x 23in) Provenance: Packington Hall, Warwickshire The canvas is unlined and on its original oval stretcher. It has a tear lower left.  The canvas is slightly slack and has become brittle with age but is generally in a good condition for its age. The paint layers have developed a network of age cracks.   There is minor wear and abrasion to the paint layers.  There is surface dirt including insect droppings.  The varnish layers are matte, dull and slightly yellowed.  There are extensive losses to the gilding on the frame. The frame needs attention.

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