Attributed to John Riley (British, 1646-1691) Portrait of a man, purportedly John Bunyan

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Attributed to John Riley (British, 1646-1691)

Portrait of a man, purportedly John Bunyan
Unsigned, inscribed and dated "Aetatis Suae 71/1683" u.l., identified in a handwritten
affixed to the reverse, attributed on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 30 3/8 x 25 1/8 in. (77.0 x 64.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, probable skinning, fine craquelure, surface grime.

N.B. John Bunyan (British, 1628-1688) was a preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress. The note affixed to the reverse describes the sitter as dressed as a soldier of the Parliament Army and goes on to briefly describe his career.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Varnish inconsistencies, scattered retouch to sitter's face and broader areas to u.r. and u.l. quadrants; no additional condition issues to report.


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