William Robins (British active 1713-1715), A Lady, wearing low cut dress trimmed with lace

William Robins (British active 1713-1715)
A Lady, wearing low cut dress trimmed with lace, cloak draped around her left shoulder, her hair worn long and curled
Plumbago on vellum, oval
Signed and dated 1715 (mid-right)
9cm (3½ in.) high
In a turned pearwood frame

Provenance:
Dr George C. Williamson, No. 212
Sale, Bonhams, Fine Portrait Miniatures including the collection of an American Gentleman formed over thirty five years, 21 November 2007, lot 21

Condition Report:
Appears to have had some previous restoration, most noticeably to the upper right quadrant. Undulation to the sheet and surface scratches throughout with two stronger scratches vertically to the sitter's head (approx. 1.5cm) and horizontally to the sitter's left breast (approx. 1.5cm). There appears to be a repaired tear (approx. 4cm) to the lower left framing edge. Unexamined out of glazed frame.

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