14th Sep, 2019 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Day Two - Part II)

 
Lot 1170
 

1170

~ Circle of Francis Cotes RA (1726-1770) Portrait of a lady in a yellow dress holding a pen,...

~ Circle of Francis Cotes RA (1726-1770)
Portrait of a lady in a yellow dress holding a pen, with her page and dog behind
Oil on canvas, 121cm by 98.5cm

Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

In overall well presented restored condition. Canvas has been lined with craquelure throughout. Areas of shrinkage to right of dress and upper left corner. Scattered small areas of repair, two to lower half of dress, one to right shoulder and some evidence under UV light of minor retouching around the mouth and lamp upper right. Frame and stretcher in good condition.

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Auction: Country House Sale (Day Two - Part II), 14th Sep, 2019

Country House Sale (Day Two - Part II)

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