Mid 18th century English SchoolPortrait of a lady with pearls in her hair Oil on canvas Dimensions 75 x 62cm. Artist or Maker Mid 18th century English School Medium Oil on canvas Condition Report Oil on canvas realigned many years ago, canvas remains tight, stretcher marks showing, paint and varnish rather dirty with a dried out craquelure running throughout the paint which is just starting to flake particularly towards the top right corner but also in smaller places elsewhere. Housed in a period gilt gesso scroll frame which has numerous losses, no labels or inscriptions verso.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.