(18th century or earlier)
Portrait of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, a detail from a work held by the National Portrait Gallery, London (NPG 2160), unsigned, oil on canvas, 24 x 19-1/2 in.; modern gilt wood frame,. Condition: lined, restretched on early 20th century stretcher, crackle, craquelure, some retouch; frame with abrasion. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Dr. Williamson Collection and "Attributed to E. Janssen" on label verso; Estate of Julia Johnson, Eastern Shore, Virginia
Condition
lined, restretched on early 20th century stretcher, crackle, craquelure, some retouch; frame with abrasion