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Portrait of 'Mr. Bell' Attributed to Sir Godfrey Kneller, circa 1720

$7,500
£5,568.35
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An exquisite circa 1720 English George I period "Kit-kat" style portrait firmly attributed to royal court painter Sir Godfrey Kneller (8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723) of a bewigged gentleman, identified to the reverse as "Mr. Bell", in a richly embroidered robe; presented in a period painted wood frame with "sand" and "egg-and-dart" borders.
  • Attributed to:
    Sir Godfrey Kneller (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 31.63 in (80.35 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1720
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Professional patch repairs to the reverse. Additions or alterations made to the original: Professionally relined and cleaned. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Very minor slackness to canvas; presents beautifully. Frame with minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002135654232

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