French School (19th Century)

French School
(19th Century)

"Portrait of a Gentleman of the Court of Louis XIV"

oil on canvas
unsigned.
Framed.
31-1/2" x 23-1/2" oval, framed 40" x 32-1/4"

Provenance: Estate of Norma Crawford Myers, Dallas, Texas.
Condition Report: Difficult for UV light to penetrate the varnish layer. Toning, darkening of the varnish layer, scattered craquelure, most notable to face and hand. Most likely overpainted and altered at some point.
Difficult to see if the canvas is relined.
Frame with marks, nicks and abrasions.
Decorative painting.