132: A 19TH C. PORTRAIT WOMAN AND WHIPPET AFTER KNELLER

A good early 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a woman, perhaps Barbara Chiffinch, in 18th century dress seated with whippet dog, blue satin cloak and gold dress with lace, a mountain landscape in the distance, a fine work nicely displayed in an appropriate frame of later vintage.
Measures 40.5 x 49.5 inches, 45 x 55 inches framed.
Very good condition, restoration visible under black light, scattered areas of inpainting, primarily along the upper edge where there is a 2-inch band of inpainting at the extreme top edge, and secondly a narrow 8-inch line of inpainting, presumably a scratch or tear repair at the dog's head. Only minor touch-up otherwise scattered elsewhere throughout the canvas equaling 5% or less of the surface, excluding the two previously mentioned areas of repair.
$2,000 - $2,500