The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 135
A Pair of Rare 17th Century Spanish School Portraits
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Noblewomen in extravagant French costumes, one in a riding habit, of silk brocades, gold thread and lace appliques, and ribbon loop decorations, circa 1685, unsigned, oil on canvas, her, 73-1/8 x 43-7/8 in., him, 73-7/8 x 37 in.; carved, painted and parcel gilt wood bound garland molding frame, largest 79-3/4 x 42-3/4 in. [Old Masters]
Provenance: Presumed Pelham Galleries, London (label verso one); The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
lined with paste and linen, restretched on newer stretchers, craquelure, scattered retouch, remnants of natural varnish under UV light; frames with wear commensurate with age
