A fine oval portrait of a heroic gentleman, late 17thC, 58 x 72 cm

A fine oval portrait of a heroic gentleman, late 17thC, 58 x 72 cm

No visible signature, a fine oval portrait of a heroic gentleman, late 17thC, probably French, oil on canvas, 58 x 73 cm
Presented in a gilt wooden frame, with richly carved flower decoration, 84 x 97 cm

Condition: - relined and restored
- the stretcher frame renewed
- the edges with overpaint
- overpainted spot between the eyes (the top part of the nose)
- overpainted spot in the background, right of the shoulder
- overpainted spot to the right cheek
- overpainted spot to the veil and the drapery
- overpainted scratch to the right bottom corner
- the frame: some chips and broken pieces to the carved decoration, the gilt weared and with overpainted areas, constructive joints visible, the inner side of the frame with a broken piece to the left bottom corner
- furthermore, in our opinion, the work appears in acceptable to good condition.