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Swiss School, circa 1770 Portrait of an Abbot of St Gallen, half-length

Swiss School, circa 1770 Portrait of an Abbot of St Gallen, half-length

inscribed 'BEDA Prin: S. Galli/Natus 1725: Electus II Martj/1767' and with a coat of arms u.r., oil on canvas, 75.5 x 62cm; framed 90 x 75cm, Christie's, London, 'Old Master Pictures from Schloss Wildenstein', 6 July 1990, lot 3 (part lot). Condition Report, Condition Report, Canvas tension slightly loose to the touch with stretcher marks and surface dirt. Scuffsm scratches and abrasions with some small scattered losses. There is some overpainting evident to the background and the sitter's clothing. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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