Lot 311

FRENCH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY

Portrait of a noblewoman
oil on canvas
77 x 64cm

Provenance
Property from a deceased estate

Estimate: £700 - £1,000
Hammer price: £1,300
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition report
The canvas is lined.
Small tear to neck.
Several old repairs visible including two to upper right quarter in background.
Craquelure.
Pale brown marks visible in places including to pale flesh areas.
Surface dirt.

Inspection under uv light reveals scattered areas of retouching but an opaque varnish prevents further readings.

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