English School, "Portrait of a Young Woman with a Lace Collar," 18th c., oval oil on canvas, presented in a gilt and gesso frame, H.- 26 1/4 in., W.- 21 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Not examined out of frame. Canvas appears to have been relined. Stretcher mark is slightly visible. Moderate craquelure observed throughout. A few scattered losses noted along edges, particularly along the lower right edge. A few centimeter sized losses are noted to the woman’s shawl, towards the right. A raised 2 inch vertical line is noted at the woman’s chest, and fluoresces under UV light – possible repair. Several areas fluoresce under UV throughout, especially in the woman’s face and the black background. An elegant example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.