British School (18th Century) Portrait of a Woman in Gold Oil on canvas 43-1/4 x 34-3/4 inches (109.9 x 88.3 cm) Initialed lower right: CHN or CNH PROVENANCE: Private collection, Chicago. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Private collection, Chicago.

Relined canvas. Marked craquelure throughout. Pinpoint flecks of pigment loss scattered throughout, appears stabilized.
Under UV examination: original varnish fluoresces green strongly throughout. Retouching scattered throughout; particularly concentrated along edges, located within background and throughout dress. A few scattered touches of faint inpainting toward edges of figure's face and neck. 1 3/4" fluorescing evident in forehead
Painting underwent conservation at The Conservation Center on October 18, 2018, as indicated by labels on painting backing.
Framed Dimensions 50.25 X 41.5 Inches