Portrait of a lady, half length, in a russet dress and brown shawl

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 has been subject to a strict reline; it is held under tension and remains stable. The portrait presents well in natural light, with the modeling of the face and drapery well preserved. Examination in natural light shows a repaired damage to the sitter's chest at the line of her chemise. There are some small areas of restoration in her hair to the right of her face. There appears to have been some further scattered retouchings to the background and the sitter's costume. There has been some thinning to the paint due to the relining process. Examination under UV light confirms all the aforementioned observations and reveals some further scattered retouchings, notably to the sitter's face. The historic varnish has been selectively cleaned. The paint remains stable.