In fully restored condition, relined cleaned and revarnished. Slightly stiff wax reline however surface retains a reasonable amount of texture and feel although some of the original impasto has clearly been slightly flattened from the restoration process. Delicate and sporadic retouching to upper left-hand corner with slightly larger retouches in evidence within the upper right-hand corner. Tiny retouches to old flaked paint within the face which is of a minimal amount and a slightly more concentrated patch of retouching within the upper right-hand side of her hair. The dark pigments at her left-hand shoulder running down to the bust is likely overpainted. Some of the general orche tone within her dress across right-hand sleeve and bodice have likely undergone strengthening as has the overall outline of her frame and the darker coloured drapery at her left-hand side elbow. Some of the finer wisps of her hair possibly strengthened in addition to elements of her eyebrows. The shadows and definition within the right-hand side white sleeve would look to have received some general strengthening. Areas of varying sized cracquelure and otherwise in a highly presentable state of preservation.

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Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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