Original painting of a violinist

by a follower ?German of the renowned Dutch artist Godefridus Schalcken 1643-1706 . Oil

$1,500 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

The performer is depicted wearing a long wig, long red robe, and white shirt, seated, examining an oblong folio leave of music manuscript. His violin rests on a table next to him. The scene is lit by a single candle in a wall sconce to the subject's right.Image size 250 x 207 mm; overall size 355 x 305 mm. With an early identification in manuscript J L N 64 to verso of panel. In an elaborate wooden frame gilt. Some minor surface abrasion to upper right

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