An fine 19th-century British School oil painting on canvas depicting a seated elderly woman intently reading an open book. The subject is richly detailed, wearing round wire-rimmed spectacles, a white lace bonnet, and a period dark cloak.

Dimensions

• Canvas (Actual): 66 cm x 55 cm (26.0 in x 21.7 in)

• Framed (Overall): 77 cm x 65 cm (30.3 in x 25.6 in)

Condition Report

• Painting: Unsigned oil on canvas. Shows authentic age-appropriate craquelure across the surface. Light surface dust and varnish wear consistent with age; retains strong color and clarity.

• Frame: Housed in a gilded decorative frame. Minor cosmetic touch-ups and surface wear/gilding marks visible along the inner slip (see close-up photos). Sturdy back with hanging wire attached and an older auction/dealer gallery label present on the stretcher frame.

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