Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 45
Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Portrait of a Young Woman
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for
$1,700
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
(British, 1646-1723)
A half portrait, thought to possibly be Anne Scott, The Duchess of Monmouth, or, as identified on label verso, Nell Gwyn, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; possibly a Newcomb Macklin carved and gilt wood Kneller style panel frame, 36-5/8 x 31-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Littlehouse on Linden, Homewood, Alabama, purchased in 1961, (accompanied by an appraisal document from the gallery dated 1978; another document from Cider House Galleries expressing a later value of $10,000 for insurance purposes); Virginia Private Collection
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Littlehouse on Linden, Homewood, Alabama, purchased in 1961, (accompanied by an appraisal document from the gallery dated 1978; another document from Cider House Galleries expressing a later value of $10,000 for insurance purposes); Virginia Private Collection
lined with paste and linen, restretched on old stretcher, crackle, retouch, repaired tear top middle slightly raised; frame with minor abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
