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Portrait of a Man
A while ago you appraised my "portrait of a man" (attached). He was in poor condition. Since then I took the portrait to The Spa (actually Saratoga Spings NY) for some rejuvenation. Here is the result. Could you do a second appraisal? The consensus seems to be tat this is a 19th c copy of a circa 1620 Dutch painting. This is base on a clear opinion that the frame is mid 19th century. I note that this portrait is very similar to the VanDyck 1618 portrait of a man at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.Is this painting worth additional authentication research? And if so, what are approximate costs? Thank you. If I wanted to sell, which galleries do you recommend for such of masters or their copies?
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Dear Robert,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please upload a few better images of the surface and especially of the reverse side.
With kind regards,
Georg
i added he only ones I was allowed to add. Your web page is extremely user unfriendly.
Dear Robert,
I am sorry for the difficulties with the interface and will send this feedback to the programmers.
I have seen that you send in this painting in a disastrous condition and I want to get sure to answer your request as precise as possible. You need more information for the cultural historic background or just a new estimate in the restored condition.
With kind regards,
Georg
Dear Georg, Thank you very much for your patience. As you can tell we are not too computer skillful so just go with what you have now. Of course I am curious on the paintings market value after this restoration, assuming (a) it's a nineteenth century copy of a known, a "follower of", "school of" and (b) by some weird chance it's actually 17th century by an unknown (or known' or "follower of" or "school of" artist. It just sticks in my mind how similar this portrait is to Van Dyck's 1618 "Portrait of a Man" which has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art since the 1880's. Thanks again. Robert McHugh. PS The new canvas backing on the painting seems to interface directly with the back of the original but I can't tell if or how it may be affixed to the original.
Hello Georg, Given my poor computer skills, did you even get my note of Aug 26? Thanks. Robert McHugh
Have you received the additional photos that I sent?
Dear Robert,
Thank you for the additional images and your patience. Sadly regarding technical problems, the new images and messages were not displayed. We have actually some updates on the website and we are a young company so these changes made some simple steps complicated. Thank you for your feedback.
The presented object is a painting made in oil paint on canvas with the measurements of 15 3/4" by 18". It depicts the portrait of a man in a costume how it was worn in middle and Northern Europe around 1620 and 1630. The black costume and the fact that this person does not wear any gold or jewelry is a hint that this is a Dutch person of high rank. This was regulated by the Calvinist belief. This portrait shows a councilor or alderman.
Indeed there are similarities between this painting by van Dyk (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436254) and this could be a later detail after this painting. Van Dyk was copied during his lifetime but from the canvas, this painting was made highly probable in the 18th century or more probable 19th century.
This painting was restored by a talented professional restorer.
Estimation in this condition would be between 800 to 1800 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
ou requested more photos, Georg, but your web page doesn't permit me to DD THEM!