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John Prescott Knight, RA (British, 1803–1881) Portrait of Mr D'Almaine, standing, three-quarter length, in greatcoat, and holding a cane and gloves oil on canvas in a period gilt frame 140 x 110cm (55 x 43in)

Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas is in plane with good tension, there is a slight deformation at the upper left corner. There are minor scuffs and scratches to the paint layer but overall it is in a good, stable condition. The varnish layer is slightly yellowed but even and saturating the paint layers below, there is a layer of dust and dirt on the surface. The frame has areas of loss to the gilded decoration.

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