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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:

Founded in 2012 by Randal Dawkins, Acroterion is a by-appointment gallery in New York’s Hudson Valley, specializing in carefully curated fine and decorative art from ancient to contemporary. With a focus on timeless, unique objects, the collection reflects Dawkins' expertise and passion for exceptional design. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com