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UnknownPortrait of a Lady of Quality c1790 Oil Painting English School1795
1795
About the Item
A stylish portrait of a fashionable aristocrat dating to the late 18th century. Her hair is bedecked with pearls and worn in a style popular in the 1790’s. Her apple green gown is decorated with a bouquet of roses at the décolletage and she clutches a book in her left hand. Probably English in origin and unsigned.
Provenance
The remains of a paper label verso attest to the painting passing through the hands of the well respected art dealer Thomas Wood of Darlington.
Condition
The painting is in good, restored condition and has been re-lined. In common with most painting of this age there is evidence of cleaning and overpainting. There is craquelure across the surface of the painting. The painting is ornately framed with some minor repairs, knocks and losses.
Size
75cm x 62cm (94cm x 81cm framed)
29.5 x 24.5 inches (37 x 32 inches framed)
- Creation Year:1795
- Dimensions:Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Holywell, GB
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