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Circle of Sir Peter Lely (Soest 1618 - 1680 London), Portrait of a lady, head and shoulders, in a blue and cream dress, in a painted feigned oval, oil on canvas, 73 x 62 cm

Oil on canvas which has been lined. The paint layer is stable but there are undulations and age cracks across the surface. There is extensive retouching to the sitter's face which has lightened overtime and is visually disturbing. There is also retouching in the sitter's hair. The varnish layer is yellowed but semi glossy with scuffs and scratches. The frame is in a good condition with a few small losses to the gilding.

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