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Circle of Sir John Lavery, RA (Irish, 1856-1941) Portrait of a lady, believed to be Mrs Collins, in a wide-brimmed hat trimmed with roses, wearing a black dress, seated oil on canvas 112 x 87cm (44 x 34in)

Oil on canvas which has been lined. The background of the painting has extreme drying cracks which reveal a green paint layer below. These cracks would have formed while the paint layers were drying and are a result of the artist's choice of materials and techniques. Overall the paint layers are stable. The varnish is slightly uneven but acceptable. There are a few losses to the decorative surface of the frame but generally it is in a good condition.

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