Lot 2
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Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
  • Portrait of a Lady
  • oil on canvas, in a British Baroque style frame 
half-length, wearing an elaborately decorated lace dress, in a painted oval

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition and has been cleaned. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouching predominantly to the flesh tones as well as in the lace collar. There has been some retouching to the corners of the canvas, outside the painted oval composition. FRAME Held in a carved and partially gilded wooden frame.
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