French School (17th century) Portrait of Jean Tixier-Damas
French School (17th century)
Portrait of Jean Tixier-Damas, secretary of Anne d'Autriche
Oil on canvas
Inscribed upper left and with de Saint-Prix house emblem upper right
56 x 46cm (22 x 18 in.)
Lined. Surface dirt and craquelure throughout. There appears to have been a reaction with the darker pigment which has caused the paint surface to become uneven. Stretcher marks visible. There is also what appears to be some pitting to the pigment at the sitter's face. Inspection under UV reveals a very thick cloudy green varnish which is masking any retouching or restoration, both of which are likely.
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French School (17th century)
Portrait of Jean Tixier-Damas, secretary of Anne d'Autriche
Oil on canvas
Inscribed upper left and with de Saint-Prix house emblem upper right
56 x 46cm (22 x 18 in.)
Lined. Surface dirt and craquelure throughout. There appears to have been a reaction with the darker pigment which has caused the paint surface to become uneven. Stretcher marks visible. There is also what appears to be some pitting to the pigment at the sitter's face. Inspection under UV reveals a very thick cloudy green varnish which is masking any retouching or restoration, both of which are likely.
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