Portrait of a Spanish Colonial Officer
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Description
Late 17th/early 18th century oil on canvas portrait of a Spanish Colonial officer, possibly a member of the viceroyalty, standing In his military dress uniform with sash belt and sword, medal with ribbon around his neck. Subject holds a letter in one hand reading: "Prospecto para mejorar de sueldos a los Individuos de la real casa de Moneda de Santafe" - prospect to improve the salaries of the individuals of the royal mint of Santafe (Bogata, Columbia) and a cane in the other. Coat of Arms upper left corner reading "Armas de los Henriquez de Guzman". Unsigned. Housed in a later gilt carved Baroque style frame with corner and side ornaments; Wunderly Bros., Pittsburgh framing label en verso. Sight - 34" H x 26 3/4" W. Framed - 45 1/2" H x 38" W. Provenance: a Nashville, Tennessee estate. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Condition
Relined, with overall fine cracquelure. Area of paint loss to lowermost edge of canvas near frame edge near top of subject's right leg. Triangular shaped area of inpainting/overpainting visible under UV light between crest and subject's head. Scattered light grime and tiny accretions. A few scattered losses to gilding on frame.
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Portrait of a Spanish Colonial Officer
Estimate $1,800 - $2,200
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