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Sir Peter Lely — Portrait of a man, possibly a self-portrait
Sir Peter Lely

Portrait of a man, possibly a self-portrait

Sir Peter Lely's 'Portrait of a man, possibly a self-portrait' is an oil on canvas work that demonstrates the artist's mastery of portraiture. The painting reflects the refined style characteristic of Restoration-era English court painting.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Masters Day Auction

July 1, 2022

Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

Lot 135

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Sir Peter Lely, Portrait of a man, possibly a self-portrait

Sir Peter Lely's 'Portrait of a man, possibly a self-portrait' is an oil on canvas work that demonstrates the artist's mastery of portraiture. The painting reflects the refined style characteristic of Restoration-era English court painting.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Classical, Baroque, Brown Tones, Man, Portrait, British, Oil on Canvas

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