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82 | Centuries Collection of British Fine Art

Sun, Oct 30, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 67

PORTRAIT OF RENE DESCARTES (1596-1650) OIL PAINTING

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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$75,000 $5,000

Year: 17th Century
Size: 46" x 39"
Medium: Oil
Description: Huge 17th century French Old Master portrait of Rene Descartes, oil on canvas attributed to Claude Lefebvre. Excellent quality early original composition of famous French philosopher and mathematician Descartes at his study holding a quill pen and a book. Exceptional condition and presented in a good gilt frame. Measurements: 46" x 39" framed approx
Provenance; Early Christies stencil number, Old Master Sale, London

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