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The July 2023 Auctions: Day 2

Fri, Jul 28, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1039

German Oil On Canvas, Ca. Late 18th C., Portrait Of An Officer With Pour Le Merite Badge, H 31.5" W 25"

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Unsigned half-length portrait of an officer in a blue uniform with silver braiding. Likely a Prussian officer. Prominent facial scar to the mouth with a feathered hat to his right. Wearing a badge of the Order Pour Le Merite. Notation on verso reads in French "Painted by C.F. Wesfel 1775". Having a giltwood and gesso frame, 40" x 30.5". Partial German transport labels on the stretcher.

Condition

Canvas relined. Burlap backing. Professional restoration with scattered overpainting including the left eye, to the right of the nose and areas of the uniform. Remnants of varnish fluoresce under UV light. Overall very good condition with some restoration work. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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