About this lot

Description

Circle of John Opie, RA (1761-1807)

Portrait of a gentleman in contemplation
oil on panel, unframed
74 x 55cm



The painting is executed in oil on a thick wooden board. The board is in plane and in a good condition overall, there are a few slight splits running from the top and bottom edge, following the woodgrain. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition. There are localised areas of uneven texture, caused by the paint medium and drying defects. The varnish has degraded and is no longer saturating the paint layers, becoming matte and uneven. The varnish has also yellowed with age and imbibed considerable dirt. There is a layer of dust across the surface.

Back to lot listings