Follower of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) Portrait of a Lady, oil on canvas, inscribed 'M Busby, mother of counsellor Piggott's lady' centre left, framed. Measurements 76 x 64 cm, frame 93 x 80 cm

Condition Report

The painting is an oil on canvas, framed without glazing. The canvas appears to have good tension and no obvious evidence for rips, tears or holes. The paint surface has craquelure throughout with some evidence for flaking. There are small chips with paint loss to the surface as well as damage to the bottom right corner and left edges. The canvas has been relined. Surface level accretions and dirt throughout.

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