French School (late 18th/early 19th century). Untitled - 'Portrait of a Young Man, oil on canvas, apparently unsigned. Framed.

Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, GA.

Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 23", w. 19"; frame h. 28", w. 24", d. 2.75".

Examined under blacklight, lined, water damage to lining at lower edge, water staining to paint layer at lower center, .75" tear to upper right - oval stretcher lines, several repairs, minor inpainting, hazy green varnish seen under uv light, overall craquelure, small areas of frame rubbing, and a small area with a rough surface to center right. Frame has several repairs, dryness cracks, gilt loss and small chips.