AMERICAN SCHOOL (early 19th century). A LADY IN BLUE VELVET WITH BOOK AND BONNET, oil on canvas laid on masonite - 32 1/2 in. x 28 1/2 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Overall fine craquelure with some surface abrasion. Paint is thin in some areas. UV: Scattered inpainting in face hands. background, dress. Possible repaired 9 in. tear to left of her neck. Uneven varnish. Frame is late 19th/early 20th century scoop with lace-like embellsihment at edge. Losses to frame at all edges, especially upper right corner.
