SIR JOHN LAVERY, R.A., R.H.A., R.S.A. | Mrs. Frank Joseph Fahey

Original canvas. There is some craquelure to the lady's chest and fur shawl, and another small area near the lower right corner - all of which appears stable. Overall the work appears in good condition. UV light reveals an opaque varnish. There appears to be areas of infilling corresponding to the craquelure as mentioned above and also to her arms. Possibly some further retouchings in the background upper right and to her face. All of which have been well executed. Held in a gilt plaster frame, ready to hang.
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