"The Count" circa 1540 Rambald XII
14 1/2" x 18" unframed 21 x 24" framed Oil painting. Frame is hand carved and hand gild and was done by local expert.
The Czech Republic
Inherited
Yes
This is an portrait painting of a man with a title and date on the upper left that appears as 'Rambald XII, Coll: Com: 1540', presumably the title of a 16th century Count that may have been in Prague at that time. The painting has been re-stretched at some time in the 20th century as evidenced by the stretcher frames and the stamp on the bars. The frame is a modern reproduction of period framing. In researching, there is not a transparent biography or information on a 16th century Count Rambald XII. Without testing or clear provenance, the date on this cannot be confirmed as the date the portrait was actually painted. This work would really require further investigation such as ancestry tracing to this person, scientific testing on the paint and in person inspection of canvas to determine the age.
Hi, Nora....I just sent you the info to your "[email protected]" address to your attention
Please add the photos here to this page
I don't believe it was re-stretched. And yes, the frame is "new"
It appears re-stretched actually. Please add a full view of the backside, do not remove from frame.
I did update the photos requested yesterday and already answered the frame and stretch question.....
Oh, sorry, Nora -- didn't see your question. Stand by
Okay, just uploaded one of the back. Is that a sufficient photo?
PS...wasn't about to take frame off! LMAO!
Some people do, so I make sure to state that just in case. May I know why you refer this as "The Count"
I was told by the Czech gentleman who gifted this to me that this was "the good Count". His brother was "the bad" Count.... They lived in a castle in Prague. That is, unfortunately, all I know....
Hi, Nora...
...That's "it"?
Could you direct me to someone who can do testing and verification?
Thank you!
Thank you!
You are welcome
Please add a clear, in-focus extreme close-up of the notation on the painting. The frame is a new piece made in the antique style, correct? And the canvas has been re-stretched too?