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May 2024: Day Two

Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1026

Joseph Highmore (British, 1692-1780) Oil on Canvas, "Portrait of Lady Tynte", H 14" W 12"

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Unsigned. Feigned oval composition. Half-length portrait of a young woman wearing a white dress and blue cape. Part of a set of three portraits sold by Frost & Reed, London. The sitters, of which this is one, were: Jane, Mrs. Fortescue Tynte. Grace Tynte, afterwards wife of Arthur Tremayne. Mary Tynte, daughter of Sir. Halswell Tynte. Frost & Reed label on verso with registered number of 7920. Having a modern giltwood frame, H 20.75", W 18.5". Provenance: Collection of Peter B. Frantz (1921-2019). By family descent.

Condition

Canvas trimmed and relined. Minor canvas repair with in painting at the neck. Stabilized craquelure with inpainting at the neck as well. Three small lines of inpainting in the background. | 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.
Collection of Peter B. Frantz (1921-2019). By family descent.