Portrait of Eliza Lewis, bust-length

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The canvas is reinforced on the reverse with a glue lining. The varnish is minimally cloudy and yellowed and the paint stable on the support, despite some tenting along the craquelure. Ultraviolet light reveals only a handful of small dots of retouching in the right side of the girl’s face; two small passages of retouching in the girl’s chest, the larger of which measures approximately ½ x ¼ inch; and an approximately ½ x ½ inch passage of retouching along the central right edge. The painting appears to be in very good condition and can be displayed in its current state or cleaned, according to taste.