Description: Portrait painting in oils after the 1776 original by Sir Thomas Gainsborough held by the Liceo Musicale in Bologna, Italy. Early 20th century copy, ca. 1900-1925. Framed Author: BACH, Johann Christian 1735-1782 Title: Portrait painting in oils after the 1776 original by Sir Thomas Gainsborough held by the Liceo Musicale in Bologna, Italy. Early 20th century copy, ca. 1900-1925. Framed Description: Image size 41 x 51 cms (16 x 20 inches); overall size 59.5 x 49.5 cms (23.5 x 19.5 inches).The well known painting by Gainsborough depicts J. C. Bach seated, his head turned right, his body slightly left. He is elegantly dressed in a rich green coat with decorative gold elements, waistcoat, and white ruffled shirt, holding a sheet of music manuscript in his left hand, his right hand resting on his left forearm.Slightly worn; 1 cm hole to lower right with some loss of paint to lower portion affecting an area measuring ca. 4 x 7 cms; one additional small abrasion to area depicting music manuscript. Small circular label of the Braus Gallery on Madison Avenue, New York City to verso; the gallery was founded in ca. 1920 and the business terminated in the 1930s. The youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, J.C. Bach "was the most versatile of J.S. Bach's sons and the only one to write Italian operas. He was an important influence on Mozart and, with C.F. Abel, did much to establish regular public concerts in London." Christoph Wolff and Stephen Roe in Grove Music Online. Seller ID: 39801 Subject: Art & Photographs, New Arrivals J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 863 USD
Location: Syosset, New York
End Time: 2024-12-28T14:42:41.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Industry: Music
Object Type: Book
Genre: Classical, Opera & Ballet
