15th Jan, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Townhouse & Country House
574
Follower of Gerard Soest (1600-1681) Dutch
Portrait of John Tyrell of River Hall, Essex (according to inscription verso), half length, wearing a powdered wig and lace cravat
Oil on canvas, 56cm dia. (oval)
Sold for £600
Estimated at £250 - £400
Old reline, cleaned and revarnished. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is somewhat thin in places as a result of the restoration process. Some lightly strengthening through the background with more concentrated patch at top of canvas approx 2cm at the widest point and 5cm in length. Approx 3-4 smaller retouches at his right shoulder and upper right of his laced cravat within his jacket. Further patch of retouching around the tip of his thumb approx 1 by 1cm. Another small patch or dash immediately above his first finger, outline and shadows around all fingers generally strengthened. Sporadic retouches of various lengths within lower curve and one or two more minor bits of infilling within background etc. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish, slight stretcher shadow. Very small white surface mark at the edge of his right cheek, much of the retouching has discoloured and is evident by eye. Varnish generally has a somewhat opaque quality.
Auction: Townhouse & Country House, 15th Jan, 2022
To include selected contents from North Carlton Old Hall, Lincolnshire, as instructed by the executors of the late Mr & Mrs Peter Heneage, these items will be denoted with a ^ symbol throughout the catalogue. The sale offers an appealing mix of traditional antiques and curiosities, good furnishing pieces and specialist collectors’ items.
Items on Day Two will be sold in two salerooms running concurrently, both beginning at 9.30am:
Part II - Lots 500 onwards
Part III - Lots 1000 onwards
Please note you will be required to pay for and collect your items by Thursday 20th January, unless by prior arrangement. Collections are by appointment from Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5pm. To make an appointment call 01969 623780 or email reception@tennants-ltd.co.uk
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Tuesday 11 January - Thursday 13 January 10am-4pm, Friday 14 January 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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