1960 Press Photo Restoring "Portrait of a man on Horseback "

Restoring "Portrait of a man on Horseback " Purchased by National Gallery for Undisclosed Sum.: Mr. A.W. Lucas - the Chief restorer - and members of his staff - are now busily at work restoring the Rembrandt "Portrait of a Man oh Horseback" - purchased from Lady Salmond for an undisclosed sum by the National gallery . The Treasury has granted a sum of £128,000 towards the total. Actual value of the painting has been placed at about £500,000 - although total paid by the Gallery is believed to have a been less than £300,000 - including an excemption from death duties. This Rembrandt is believed to be the greatest to go to the National Gallery. Photo shows Mr. L. Howard (Chief Craftsman) - removing the protective tissue from the painting at the Gallery . The tissue was place onto the painting face for protection during the process of 'restretching' - 'relinting" - and ironing. This process is to be followed by the cleaning. The painting measures 10' x 8'

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 02-02-1960.



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