Lot 200: John Astley (British, c. 1724-1787) Gentleman with Book and Quills Signed and dated indistinctly "J. A.../p..xit/17..." l.l., identi...

Name: John Astley (British, c. 1724-1787) Gentleman with Book and Quills Signed and dated indistinctly "J. A.../p..xit/17..." l.l., identi...
Brand: Skinner
SKU: c794318e5d

Est: $2,500 USD - $3,500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USJanuary 28, 2011

Item Overview

Description

John Astley (British, c. 1724-1787)

Gentleman with Book and Quills
Signed and dated indistinctly "J. A.../p..xit/17..." l.l., identified on a label
affixed to the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 36 3/8 x 39 1/2 in. (92.4 x 100.3 cm), framed.
Condition: Lined, scattered retouch, craquelure, with lifting u.r., surface grime.

Artist or Maker

John Astley

Condition Report

Minimal dots and sashes of retouch l.l. corner, around the permeter, scatterd in the cravate and clothes, and to fill some areas of craquelure. Face and hands are not impacted. Craquelure throughout, with a patch of craquelure with lifting in the u.r. quadrant, measuring 2 x 1 1/2 inch overall, located 7 inches down from the top and 2 1/2 inches in from the right side.

Auction Details

American & European Paintings & Prints

Skinner

January 28, 2011, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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