After Ludovike Simanowitz (German, 1759-1827), "Portrait of Friedrich Schiller," 19th c., oil on canvas, signed indistinctly lower left, with a paper in German attached en verso, "Schiller" written on stretcher en verso, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 23 3/8 in., W.- 19 3/8 in., Framed H.- 33 1/2 in., W.- 29 3/4 in. Provenance: from the Estate of Dr. Peter Elwood Dorsett, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Condition is consistent with age. There are some signs of in-painting under black light, particularly along bottom and right side of canvas, a small area in his hair (by temple), and on the bottom left side. There is white residue along bottom of canvas, which could be from previous frame rubbing or something else. There is a white residue along bottom of canvas. Canvas has been cut down and relined at some point. Tiny paint flecks on lapel of sitter, as well as lower left. There are three tiny spots of paint loss to canvas on top left corner. The right middle/top side of canvas has two paint fleck losses near frame. Upon side view of painting, it seems like there is surface mold. Painting would benefit from a good cleaning. Gilding loss to frame throughout and some old repairs were made, which are mostly visible on bottom and top of frame. This is a very handsome example.
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