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.