Lot 12 , Charles Jervas (English, c.1675-1739), Portrait of a lady said to be a member of the Dundas Family, full length in black Van Dyck dress, in a landscape, oil on canvas, 255 x 127cm

Charles Jervas (English, c.1675-1739)
Portrait of a lady said to be a member of the Dundas Family, full length in black Van Dyck dress, in a landscape
oil on canvas
255 x 127cm
£5,000-8,000

Condition:
Oil on canvas relined many years ago, canvas remains tight, paint a little dirty and dusty, with slight stretcher marks showing and fine but stable craquelure throughout, some small losses to the canvas at the bottom margin near 6 o'clock, erroneous attribution plaque to Thomas Hudson on the frame, a horizontal line 6 inches up from the base presumably where the canvas was once folded for a different frame, housed in an old giltwood frame with numerous small rubbings and losses. Provenance: Anon sale Christie's 10 June 2003, lot 32 as by Charles Jervas; Christie's 18 October 1985 lot 135 as by Charles Jervas Anon sale Christie's London 14 July 1989 102 as by Henry Pickering ( unsold). Provenance: Private Collection ex. French Chateau. "Due to past issues with items being damaged in transit, we regret to inform you that we are unable to offer packing and posting services on all lots in this sale. This is non-negotiable. All items must be collected in person, or external packing companies can be recommended. Thank you for your understanding."

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