Lot 14: CHARLES EDWARD PERUGINI | Kate

oil on canvas

63.5 by 45 cm., 25 by 17 1/2 in.

oil on canvas

STRUCTURE: This picture appears to be unlined and in very good condition with bright colouring and fine detail throughout. There is very fine craquelure on the girl's right sleeve and the upper and lower stretcher-bars have left faint imprints in the paint surface. However this is only visible upon close inspection. The paint surface appears to be clean and stable throughout and the picture will need no attention before hanging. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT: There are two small areas of fine retouching behind the girl's head and a few tiny retouchings on her check. There is also a very small area approximately 2 inches in front of the girl's left eye. These retouchings are very minor and have been very well executed. FRAME: Contained in an attractive gilt frame with laurel decoration.
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London, Mitchell Galleries;
Private collection;
Sotheby's, 13 December 2005, lot 18, where purchased by the present owners