FRENCH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY

Portrait of a noblewoman
oil on canvas
77 x 64cm

Provenance
Property from a deceased estate
Condition reportThe canvas is lined.Small tear to neck.Several old repairs visible including two to upper right quarter in background.Craquelure.Pale brown marks visible in places including to pale flesh areas.Surface dirt.Inspection under uv light reveals scattered areas of retouching but an opaque varnish prevents further readings.