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John Theodore Heins (German, 1697-1756) Portrait of William Grenaway of Norwich (1681-1756); and Portrait of Mrs William Grenaway he signed lower left "Heins fec. 1730" and inscribed "Mr Grenaway" below; she inscribed lower left "Mrs Grenaway" oil on canvas (a pair) 87 x 74cm (34 x 29in)
Provenance: From a Norfolk country house Other Notes: William Greenaway (1681-1756) was an Attorney at Norwich
The frames are original made by the great Boswell of Norwich. Gentleman - Oil on canvas which has been lined. The paint layer has an overall age craquelure which is slightly raised but stable overall. Along the lower edge are old scattered losses which have been retouched. There are also areas of overpaint in the background and sitter's jacket. The varnish is glossy but brittle with scuffs and scratches. There are losses to the gilded edge of the frame and knocks to the dark wood outer frame. Lady - Oil on canvas, it is unclear if the painting has been lined. Overall the paint layers are stable. The painting appears to have been partially cleaned with old degraded varnish present in the darker paint passages and background. This old varnish is starting to fracture and become opaque in areas. The overall appearance is acceptable. The frame is in a good condition.

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