English School
(18th century)
Equestrian portrait of a gentleman
oil on canvas
30 x 25 1/2in (76 x 65cm)

Framed 41 x 34 1/2in. Canvas has been wax lined. There is crazing throughout. There is a repaired tear which fluoresces with corresponding patch verso in the lower left quadrant, below the horse’s front hooves, measuring approximately 2 ½ x 2 inches at its widest. There are scattered areas of restoration which fluoresce under UV light, particularly in the upper and lower left quadrants. There is frame abrasion along the edges and corners. There is a light scuff along the right edge of the canvas.