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Follower of Sir William Beechey
(British, 1753-1839)
Portrait of a Lady
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$2,000
Live Auction
Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr.
Location
Chicago
Size
30 x 25 1/4 in.
Description
Follower of Sir William Beechey
(British, 1753-1839)
Portrait of a Lady
oil on canvas
30 x 25 1/4 in.
Property from the Collection of Alec Miller
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Framed: 39 x 34 x 3 1/4 inches.Significant deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is lined; network of stable craquelures throughout the surface; former stretcher bar marks around the image perimeter; frame abrasions along the upper edge; a small area of blue inpainting in the upper left corner, within the background, visible under strong light. Under UV light: small to medium areas of inpainting scattered throughout the background; inpainting within the woman’s forehead, chest, and right arm to address craquelures; strengthening to the outlines of the woman’s dress along the right edge and in in her left sleeve, as well as to drapery in the lower left corner. Additional images available upon request.