Fine Art, Furniture and Decorative Art
Wed, Sep 14, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 57
Attributed to Ammi Phillips (1788-1865)
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Attributed to Ammi Phillips (1788-1865)
Portraits of a Gentleman and Lady,
Oil on canvas,
Unsigned.
H: 36 W: 29 in.
Both restored by The Intermuseum Conservation Association (ICA). Report as follows:
1. Consolidated insecure paint.
2. Flattened canvas distortions to extent possible with humidity and weights.
3. Tabs added to the lower tacking margin to mend tears and replace missing sections.
4. Reattached detached areas of lower tacking edge to stretcher.
5. Keyed out painting slightly to improve canvas tension.
6. Surface cleaned painting to remove grime layer.
7. Applied a conservation grade varnish over existing varnish.
8. Losses filled as necessary.
9. Inpaint to losses to match original.
10. Placed batting insert between canvas verso and backing board.
Portraits of a Gentleman and Lady,
Oil on canvas,
Unsigned.
H: 36 W: 29 in.
Condition
1. Consolidated insecure paint.
2. Flattened canvas distortions to extent possible with humidity and weights.
3. Tabs added to the lower tacking margin to mend tears and replace missing sections.
4. Reattached detached areas of lower tacking edge to stretcher.
5. Keyed out painting slightly to improve canvas tension.
6. Surface cleaned painting to remove grime layer.
7. Applied a conservation grade varnish over existing varnish.
8. Losses filled as necessary.
9. Inpaint to losses to match original.
10. Placed batting insert between canvas verso and backing board.
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