English School, 18th century Portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders, in a full grey wig, white stock and red coat Oil on canvas 74 x 60cm Provenance: Wood Hall, Arkesden, Essex. Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been mounted onto brown card. The painting has suffered from numerous damages in the past which have been crudely repaired. There are scattered paint losses across the surface. The paint layer has a fine network of age cracks and is beginning to lift in many areas, leading to losses. The varnish is yellowed, matte and uneven with a light layer of surface dirt present. The frame is in a poor condition and has probably been exposed to moisture, leading to wear and losses to the gilded surface.