Circle of Sir Peter Lely (Dutch 1618-1680), Portrait of James II

Circle of Sir Peter Lely (Dutch 1618-1680)
Portrait of James II
Oil on canvas
112 x 91cm (44 x 35¾ in.)

Provenance:
Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire

The composition of the present lot taken from the double portrait of Anne Hyde, Duchess of York and James II, painted by Sir Peter Lely c.1661-62 and now housed in the National Portrait Gallery, London (NPG 5077)

Condition Report:
The canvas has been lined. Light craquelure and surface dirt throughout. There are three areas of possible repair to the lower fifth of the canvas, where over-paint is visible in natural light. Inspection under UV reveals retouching throughout. There are also traces of a green cloudy varnish which may be masking further retouching.