Manner of Pierre Mignard (French, 1640-1725)

Le Comte
oil on canvas
Bearing an old paper label to the stretcher reading Exposition Le Comte/ Pottier, Emballeur/ de Tableaux & Objets d'art/ 14, Rue Gaillon - Paris/ No. 48.
20 7/8 x 17 1/8 inches.

Property of a Collector, Sherman Oaks, California

In overall fine condition. Examination under UV shows a fairly even coat of varnish, though likely a later varnish after cleaning. Appears to retain the original stretchers. Traces of craquelure visible. UV shows few areas of touch up and a small patch in the sitter’s hair, in the upper left quadrant, which is not noticeable from the front of the image. Additionally, there are other small areas of in-painting in the lower half of the work, none effecting any significant details. Appears to have been relined, but early. Some small areas of loss to the gilt and gesso of the frame.
Frame: 29 1/8 x 25 1/4 inches. Bearing an old paper label to the stretcher reading Exposition Le Comte/ Pottier, Emballeur/ de Tableaux & Objets d'art/ 14, Rue Gaillon - Paris/ No. 48.

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Manner of Pierre Mignard (French, 1640-1725)

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