Lot 22
  • 22

Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Godfrey Kneller
  • Portrait of a Lady
  • oil on canvas, in a painted oval, held in a Baroque frame
half-length, wearing a yellow dress with a green shawl

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in very good condition. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor infilling to craquelure overall and small areas of minor strengthening in the lower half of the costume and to the background. FRAME Held in a carved and gilded Baroque frame.
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