Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) Portrait of a young boy, three quarter length, wearing a...
Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)
Portrait of a young boy, three quarter length, wearing a red satin jacket and white cravat, holding a spaniel
Oil on canvas, 60cm (oval)
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In a fully restored condition. Re-lined, cleaned and re-varnished. General retouching to the outer edges. A few more delicate and small patches within the right hand side of the boys hair. With a further small patch at his right hand elbow. Further strengthening to in and around the general outline of the figure and elements of the background. A further small patch at the cuff of his left arm. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is thin in places - especially across the background. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Fine to medium sized stable craquelure throughout.
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Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)
Portrait of a young boy, three quarter length, wearing a red satin jacket and white cravat, holding a spaniel
Oil on canvas, 60cm (oval)
See illustration
In a fully restored condition. Re-lined, cleaned and re-varnished. General retouching to the outer edges. A few more delicate and small patches within the right hand side of the boys hair. With a further small patch at his right hand elbow. Further strengthening to in and around the general outline of the figure and elements of the background. A further small patch at the cuff of his left arm. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is thin in places - especially across the background. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Fine to medium sized stable craquelure throughout.
