Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (Lubeck 1646 - 1723 London)

Artist: Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller (Lubeck 1646 - 1723 London).
Title: Portrait of a Lady.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Framed Size: Height 49 cm x Width 41 cm x Depth 4 cm..
Image Size: Height 43 cm x Width 29 cm.
Condition: The work has been restored, relined and cleaned. Housed in the original gilt wood frame which is in stable condition with an attractive distressed finish.
Provenance: Private Collection London, England.
Private Collection Sydney, Australia.

About: Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (Born Gottfried Kniller, 8 August 1646 Died 19 October 1723) was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, he was also the court painter to the British monarchy from Charles II to George I. For much of his career, Sir Godfrey Kneller would hold a monopoly on the portraiture of British sovereigns and is regarded as one of the most important British artists of the 17th and early 18th centuries.

This work entitled "Portrait of a Lady" is housed in its original gilt wood frame. The inscription verso of "Campbell" may relate to the sitter although this can not be confirmed. The piece is indicative of the works of Kneller, most notably the brushwork and finish along with the portrait’s subject and facial features which are often identified as a constant in Kneller’s work. This piece was held in a London private collection until 2017, when it had undertaken restoration inclusive of relining. The conservation work that was carried out is of an exceptional standard as the piece only required a minor surface clean upon inspection by our conservation partners. A stunning portrait and a piece of British history.