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Fine European Furniture, Decorations and Fine Art

Wed, Oct 28, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 18

European School: Portrait of William III of Orange, King of England

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Oil on canvas, unsigned, lined.

55 x 45 in., 56, 46 in. (frame).

Note: Our thanks to Dr. Lilian Ruhe, specialist in Central European portraiture c. 1650-1800, for identifying the sitter in this portrait. Dr. Ruhe suggests that the work is likely an early copy from the circle of Gottfried Kneller (1646-1723).

Condition

Lined. Surface soiling, craquelure and scattered inpainting.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.