Maria Spilsbury 1777-c.1823

STRUCTURE Oil on canvas laid down on panel. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in original condition with the exception of a small area of re-touching to the centre left. There are a few scattered flecks of paint loss and in some areas the weave of the canvas is visible where the paint is thin. There is some surface dirt which should come off easily and the painting should clean well. ULTRAVIOLET Ultraviolet light reveals no additional re-touching. FRAME Held in a later gilt wood frame.
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