British & Continental | March 11, 2025
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 73
Cornelis Cels, A Pair of Portraits
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
(Belgian, 1778-1859)
Gentleman with Cello, signed on side of instrument bottom center "C. Cels 1819", Lady Wearing a Tiara, unsigned; both oil on canvas, 31 x 24-7/8 in.; matching gilt wood and composition frames, 42 x 36 x 4 in.
Provenance: George Saportas, Saratoga, New York; Frederick and Bonnie Alexandre, Lawrence, Long Island; By descent in family
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George Saportas, Saratoga, New York; Frederick and Bonnie Alexandre, Lawrence, Long Island; By descent in family
both with heavy surface dirt, yellowed varnish, both with abrasions with associated paint loss, Lady with accretion, hole; frames with losses to composition and wear commensurate with age
