11-16-200711-17-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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November 16, 2007 04:00 PMCalender
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School of John Riley (British, 1646-1691) Portrait of a Lady with a String of Pearls Seated in a Landscape

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$5,500$5,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2387Location: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2007 4:00PM

Description:

School of John Riley (British, 1646-1691)

Portrait of a Lady with a String of Pearls Seated in a Landscape
Unsigned, identified a on presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 49 3/4 x 40 1/4 in. (126.3 x 102.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, rubs/losses (primarily along the left edge),scattered retouch, surface grime, craquelure.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

The lining is an old glue lining. The retouch is scattered dashes and strokes, both older and newer. The craquelure is stable. The work might brighten upon cleaning. We can offer no comments or conditions for frames.

Keywords

School of John Riley, John Riley