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Strickland & Russell has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Surface: Oil on Canvas
Artist and signature: A Very Interesting Painting with Provenance: Family descended from portrait artist Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), by repute both sitters and artist of this work are family members, with accompanying family tree

Approximate age of artwork: Not dated, Circa early 18th Century
Depiction or Location: A Portrait of a Mother with her 2 Children
Please note : The Frame needs updating. It is in a temporary Frame which is holding the artwork safely in place and has protected it from further damage, but it is an imitation (Plastic / Polystyrene) outer Frame with a solid wood boxed surround.

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in poor condition. The original canvas has been attached to a hessian backing and has been split and crudely repaired over the years. The item is clearly in need of some professional restoration. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.
Size including frame approx. 81 x 91 x 9 cm (size of canvas approx. 64 x 74 cm)
Strickland & Russell has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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