Follower of Rembrandt van Rijn, Portrait of a gentleman, possibly the artist

Follower of Rembrandt van RijnPortrait of a gentleman, possibly the artistOil on panel 70 x 54cm (27½ x 21¼ in.)Provenance:Mr Ernest Innes, Private Collection, LondonSale, Christie's, London, The sale of the collection of Mrs. C. Innes, 13 December 1935, lot 90Sale, Sotheby's, London, 7 July 1954, lot 147P. F. Toms Esq., Private Collection, Bournemouth Literature:Burlington Magazine, October, 43, 1923, p.153-158, illustrated pl. II B. Albert Blankert, Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680), Rembrandt's Pupil (Doornspijk 1982), catalogued [R]ejected 51, So-called Self-PortraitCondition Report: Panel has been strengthened. Panel does not sit flush to the frame and is visibly bowing. Two vertical cracks running the length of the panel, each 1/3 in from the two outer edges of the panel. Retouching visible in natural light to these cracks. Light rubbing to the framing edges. Very fine craquelure throughout and paint shrinkage most notable to the right hand edge. Inspection under UV reveals a layer of yellowing varnish and extensive retouching scattered throughout, especially to the vertical cracks as mentioned above. Condition Report Disclaimer