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 on Horseback" - purchased from Lady Salmond for an undisclosed sum by 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 been less than 300,000 - including an exemption from death duties. This Rembrandt is believed to be the greatest to go to the National Gallery. Photo shows Mr. L. Howards (Chief Craftsman) - removing the protective tissue from the painting at the Gallery. The tissue was placed onto the painting face for protection during the process of 'restretching-' - 'relining' - and ironing. This process is to be followed by the cleaning. The painting measures 10' x 8'.
Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.
Photo is dated 2-23-1960.
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