Lot 8
  • 8

Sir Peter Lely, British 1618-1680

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Peter Lely
  • portrait of nell gwyn
  • oil on canvas, unframed
  • 126x100cm.; 49½x39½in.

Condition

The canvas has been relined. There is scattered craquelure throughout, particularly to teh darker paint in the lower section. Offered unframed. Ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouchings throughout under an opaque varnish which prevents a conclusive examination.
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