20 Beach Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
United States
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Oct 22, 2025
Karl Ludwig Philippot
1801-1859
Pair of Portraits of a Couple
Oil on Canvas
Both signed Philippot 1837.
Relined, craquelure.
30 1/2 x 25 in. (77.5 x 63.5 cm.)
Each unframed and with craquelure and yellowing of varnish. Both man and woman with paint loss/flaking along edges and at corners. Man signed L.R. and dated 1837. U.V. inspection revealed scattered retouch. Some work done on edge of sitter’s right side of face. Picture is cloudy in center, was likely covered with a frame and an oval slip. Could benefit from a cleaning. Possible repair to knuckles on hand. Female in similar condition with light scattered retouch. Signed and dated 1837 lower left. Condition of surface is cloudy in center and can benefit from light cleaning. Heavier paint loss at corners than man. Yellowing of varnish.
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.
Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.
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