Attributed to Robert Walker

STRUCTURE Both canvases have been lined. PAINT SURFACE Both paintings appear to be in fairly good condition. There are minor abrasions to the edges of the canvases, and in the portrait of Jane there is retouching to two small old tears upper left. There is also an area of over paint in the lower section of the male sitter's hair. There is an old, discoloured and dirty varnish overall on both paintings. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the opacity and discolouration of the varnish in both paintings. There are no apparent signs of recent retouching. FRAME Held in carved and gilded wooden frames. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Jane Broadnax was the daughter of Thomas Broadnax, of Godmersham, Kent, and great-grand-daughter of Jean Desmaistres, of whom her husband, Thomas Papillon, was great-grandson on his mother side. She was born on 2nd March 1627 and married in Thomas in the Great Church, Canterbury, on 30th October, 1651.