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Portrait of 'Mr. Bell' Attributed to Sir Godfrey Kneller, circa 1720

Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller (Attributed)
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An exquisite circa 1720 English George I period "Kit-kat" style portrait firmly attributed to royal court painter Sir Godfrey Kneller (8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723) of a bewigged gentleman, identified to the reverse as "Mr. Bell", in a richly embroidered robe; presented in a period painted wood frame with "sand" and "egg-and-dart" borders. Canvas measures 30" x 25".

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oil-on-canvas, carved and painted wood
Condition:	Good. Professional patch repairs to the reverse; professionally relined and cleaned; very minor slackness to canvas; presents beautifully. Frame with minor losses.
Creation Date:	circa 1720
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	665209

Dimensions

W.	31.63 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	80.34 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.