In the manner of Sir Peter Lely
(1618-1680)
Portrait of a seated lady
Oil on canvas laid to canvas
Unsigned
50" H x 40.5" W

Visual: Soft stretcher bar creases along each side, as well as grime, varnish discoloration, and craquelure throughout, all commensurate with age. A 1" H x 0.25" W area of wear to the pigment near the upper edge, at left. A 2.25" vertical scratch on the lower portion of the seated figure's dress, at center. A quarter-sized area of raised pigment, attendant with a previous repair, below the figure's right hand. Frame abrasion along each of the extreme edges with attendant areas of scattered and small pigment losses.

Blacklight: Areas of touch-up throughout, the largest measuring 7.5" H x 1.5" W in the dark background of the upper right quadrant, with a related patch, verso.

Frame: 58" H x 49" W x 3" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.