Circle of Ferdinand Bol, Portrait of a lady

Circle of Ferdinand Bol Portrait of a ladyOil on canvas 71 x 58.5cm (27¾ x 23 in.)Condition Report: Canvas has been relined. Very fine craquelure throughout. Yellowing varnish and surface dirt throughout, most notable to the sitter's ruff. Retouching visible in natural light scattered across the background. Also visible to the right of the sitter's head which corresponds to the rectangular patch repair visible to the reverse approx. 9 x 16cm. Three very small losses to the sitter's left shoulder just below the ruff with associated cupping. There is a white surface scuff to the sitter's right wrist. Inspection under UV reveals a green masking varnish and retouching scattered throughout. Condition Report Disclaimer