Lot 1347 , late 18th century English School Portrait of a lady, 36 x 30cm unframed.

late 18th century English School
oil on canvas,
Portrait of a lady, stretcher inscribed 'Madame de...'



36 x 30cm unframed.
Estimate £200-300

Cravelure over the whole painting. A scratch going through the lady's hair measuring approx 4.5cm long.
A rather substantial crack running through the lady's chest in a circular motion forming a rounded "W" shape.
Paint chipped away from the edges, signed over the frilled sleeve, signed on the back at the bottom "madame ...." the number "1412" preseed into the timber, unframed.


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Sold for £380