Y Bernard Lens III (British 1682-1740), A lady, wearing royal blue satin open gown
Y Bernard Lens III (British 1682-1740)
A lady, wearing royal blue satin open gown with celadon green lining fastened with gem-set gold and pearl strand closure, ruffled linen shift, gold embroidered gauze mantle, her dark curling hair falling over her left shoulder
Watercolour on ivory, oval
Signed with monogram (lower right)
7.5cm (2¾ in.) high
In a painted and gilt wood frame
Provenance:
Sale, Christie's, London, Important Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, 9 December 2008, lot 216
Condition Report:
Light surface dirt throughout. The background pigment is a little uneven in places but it is not clear whether this is intentional or due to retouching. This is most notable to the area above the sitter's hair at '1 o'clock'. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
The frame with a number of cracks (recto), as well as scuffs, surface scratches, and other general wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
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Y Bernard Lens III (British 1682-1740)
A lady, wearing royal blue satin open gown with celadon green lining fastened with gem-set gold and pearl strand closure, ruffled linen shift, gold embroidered gauze mantle, her dark curling hair falling over her left shoulder
Watercolour on ivory, oval
Signed with monogram (lower right)
7.5cm (2¾ in.) high
In a painted and gilt wood frame
Provenance:
Sale, Christie's, London, Important Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, 9 December 2008, lot 216
Condition Report:
Light surface dirt throughout. The background pigment is a little uneven in places but it is not clear whether this is intentional or due to retouching. This is most notable to the area above the sitter's hair at '1 o'clock'. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
The frame with a number of cracks (recto), as well as scuffs, surface scratches, and other general wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
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