Framed oil on canvas painting, Portrait of a Nobleman, apparently unsigned, inscribed canvas verso L. Dupre, possibly the ballet master "Le Grande Dupre" (Louis Dupre, French, 1697-1774), dated 1746, notated "Ag de 42 annees) ([the sitter] at the age of 42 years old)," sight: approx 30"h, 24.25"w, overall: approx 37.5"h, 32"w, 12lbs **Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas**

01.07.26-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3307- please note that I am not an expert on such works, the work was examined on the wall, the painting has likely been relined to stabilize the canvas, a UV light examination reveals a layer of old varnish, craquelure throughout, possible restorations at top and left side, there is inpainting throughout, some spotting, the oval stretcher has made a slight impression on the work, a few small flakes, the frame is intact with scattered typical small chips to protruding elements, gold painted touchups, I am sorry I do not know if the gilding is original

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