LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Size Notes:

unframed: 127.3 x 102 cm.; 50? x 40? in. The canvas has a firm relining, the paint surface is slightly dirty and the varnish is discoloured. Discoloured retouchings are visible to the naked eye throughout the background, and in the network of craquelure in the sitter's face, chest and arms. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirms all of these, and further reveals some small spots of retouching in her dress. The painting is in overall fair condition. ?Please note that Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Description:

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Markings:

Portrait of a lady, said to be The Duchess of Marlborough, three-quarter length, seated and reading a book

Condition:

unframed: 127.3 x 102 cm.; 50? x 40? in. The canvas has a firm relining, the paint surface is slightly dirty and the varnish is discoloured. Discoloured retouchings are visible to the naked eye throughout the background, and in the network of craquelure in the sitter's face, chest and arms. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirms all of these, and further reveals some small spots of retouching in her dress. The painting is in overall fair condition. ?Please note that Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Provenance:

The Lee Collection; The Mainwaring Collection; Lady George Pratt (all according to the Sotheby's 1975 catalogue); Gustave Becker; Thence by descent until anonymously sold, London, Christie's, 22 June 1973, lot 123 (as Sir Joshua Reynolds), for 200 Guineas to Raine; Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Lady'), London, Sotheby's, 26 November 1975, lot 76 (as Sir Joshua Reynolds); With Chester Galleries, Chester; Probably from whom acquired.