Studio of Sir Peter Lely 1618-1680

full length, standing, wearing Garter robes

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The appearance is generally good. Some re-touching is visible just above the sitter's right eye, and to the lower left of the canvas. There are regular horizontal canvas joins that are visible on close inspection. ULTRAVIOLET Ultraviolet light reveals scattered re-touching, heightening to the robes and a small area of repair just above the right eye. FRAME Held in a gilt plaster and wood frame.
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This portrait is another version of a portrait previously in the collection of the Earls of Guilford now in the Royal Castle Collection, Warsaw.