Louis William Desanges (British, 1822-1905) Portrait of a lady, half-length

signed with monogram and dated 1857 l.r., oil on canvas, 92 x 71cm; framed 113 x 92cm, Condition Report, Condition Report, Relined with faint stretcher marks to upper edge. Craquelure. There is a light scratch to the centre of the right edge. Examination under UV light reveals extensive overpainting including a large amount of infilling and retouching to the face and neck. There are further spots of retouching throughout including to the sitter's hair and clothing. Larger areas of overpainting fluoresce strongly in the upper right quarter, lower right corner, and in the centre of the lower edge. A thick layer of patchy varnish obscures large areas of the painting and may conceal further restoration. Please see additional condition images. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£600

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