February Winter Uncurated Estate Finds

Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman English

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $400

Buyer's premium: 25%

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

English school oil on canvas, portrait of a gentleman. Unsigned. With partially illegible handwritten label with info on verso (Painting of H. Droop [illegible] … County Middlesex). 29 1/4" x 24 1/4" (with frame 35 1/8" x 30 1/8"). Tear lower left, repair lower right, canvas loose from stretcher, some crazing, indentations visible from stretcher, paint loss along top edge, paint loss lower right, varnished and with inpainting throughout background and into man’s coat; chips and losses to gilt frame.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.