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French School, 18th Century, Oil on canvas

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French School, 18th Century, Oil on canvas
<B>FRENCH SCHOOL (18th Century)</B></I><BR><I>Portrait of a Gentleman</B></I><BR>Oil on canvas<BR>23 x 20 inches (58.4 x 50.8 cm)<BR> <BR>An attractive portrait of a gentleman outfitted in formal black coat and white shirt; possibly of Colonel Louis de Gouy, an officer in the army of King Louis XVI of France. Gouy died on the guillotine on July 23, 1794.<BR>

<B>Condition Report:</B> Original unlined canvas; three canvas patch repairs verso; scattered strengthening, one area in gentleman's face around the mouth.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - without Glass, Medium (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)