French School, 18th Century Allegory of Vanity

Description:

French School, 18th Century

Allegory of Vanity
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 25 x 25 in. (63.7 x 63.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, scattered retouch, craquelure, surface grime.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Retouch as follows: an area measuring 3 x 2 inches overall located on the sitter's right hand near her thumb; a cluster of under 20 pinpoint sized dots along her left jaw line; two 1/2 inch diameter dots in her cloak on the l.l. side; two spots measuring 1/2 inch to 1 inch in diameter, the first on the left side of her neck and the second between her neck and her left hand; retouch to reinforce the curls of her hair u.l.; scattered retouch to the background. Craquelure is minimal and stable.


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