portrait of a gentleman with his hand on a book, signed "G. Gortzi, ME F: Anno 1.5.90 Aetatis vero 41", follower of Geldorp Gortzius, Flemish, 1553-1618, oil on cradled panel, possibly late 16th/early 17th century, 42 x 30 in.; 16th century Flemish black painted and gilt wood plate frame. Split through center of panel, several periods of restoration with retouch throughout including face, hands and background, crackle, craquelure; frame with large chips, flaking, abrasions. Provenance: A Memphis, Tennessee Collection
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18th & 19th C. Antiques & Decorative Arts
6:00 AM PT - Sep 7th, 2008
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Brunk Auctions
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
Asheville, NC 28802
