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Oil on Canvas, British School, in the manner of Sir Peter Lely, ”Portrait of a Lady,” 19th C. - British School, 19th century, in the manner of Sir Peter Lely, ”Portrait of a Lady, ” oil on canvas, unsigned. Elegant seated female sitter in burgundy velvet gown with pearl necklace and silver-gray drapery, posed before a dark landscape. Verso with old handwritten note reading ”Style of Sir Peter Lely.” Ornate giltwood and composition Rococo Revival frame. Framed: 36 x 31 x 3 in. Condition: Darkened varnish, craquelure, surface grime, scattered abrasions and small losses, possible old retouching.