John Verelst (fl.1698-1734) oil on canvas Portrait of a member of the Nevile family inscribed verso 29 x 24.25in. CONDITION: Oil on canvas relined 20 - 30 years ago or so, canvas remains tight, paint a little dirty with fine craquelure running throughout, some small areas of retouching on the dark to the left of her head and around the darker margins between 9 and 3 o'clock, but overall looks to be in very good condition, housed in a period giltwood frame which has been reconditioned, inscribed verso 'By J Verelst 1710', facsimilie of mark on old canvas before being relined which refers to the facsimilie of the initials JV and date 1710, in addition Christie's stencil marks a little unclear 283BB and 694HW, see Gorringe's sale July 2nd 2009 Lot 1402 where a sister painting was sold.