17th century English School, half length portrait of a lady, unsigned, oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm

Condition Report

relined and conserved

Painting has suffered significant cracking, losses and tears in the past. Canvas has been relined and any impasto lost. Conservation and possibly re-varnishing undertaken to prevent further losses. 1 cm hole to the original canvas by the sitter's cheek. Other bear areas have been filled (but not re-touched), especially down the left side, right bottom corner and bottom of the canvas. Signs of re-touching in the top right area. Frame associated, probably early 20th century. Joints of the frame are opening and cracking of the gesso is evident. Some white gesso is exposed and beading missing throughout the frame. See additional images.