LOT 49  French School, 18th/19th Century  

French School, 18th/19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas 20 3/4 x 17 1/4 inches (si...

French School, 18th/19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas 20 3/4 x 17 1/4 inches (sight). This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Estate of George Burrows, Illinois Condition Report Framed dimensions 31 1/2 x 28 inches. In overall decent, stable, attractive condition. The canvas is relined. Examination under UV light shows evidence of overpainting to craquelure on sitter's face and some other scattered areas of overpainting, however the overpainting is well blended with the rest of the work under normal lighting. The frame with a few areas of flaking to gilt decoration with exposed gesso. Gilt is not original to frame. Additional images available upon request. Provenance George Burrows was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Born in Chicago and raised in nearby Park Ridge, his mother maintained a lovely home furnished with antiques, many of which he inherited and treasured in his own collection. He spent summers during his childhood and teen years in Mackinac Island, Michigan, where he later restored his family’s home to a masterpiece. He graduated from the University of Miami and continued to spend much of his time in Florida throughout his life. As a young man, he went to work building his family business, The Burrows Company, and expanded it significantly over the years until he sold the company in 2009. While he was a tireless worker, he found time for extensive travel and took thirteen trips on the Concorde Supersonic Airliner to Paris and London. He also regularly made trips to New York City to maintain his immaculate and beautifully tailored wardrobe. Mr. Burrows enjoyed fine hotels, fine dining, and elegant surroundings. The collection offered by Freeman’s | Hindman reflects his refined taste for objects and works of art that were cherished in his homes for decades.