19th Century European Art and Old Masters

Framed: 54 1/2 x 44 1/4 x 5 inches.

Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is not lined, with moderate distortion along the edge; network of craquelures throughout, which appear stable; spots of inpainting visible under strong light along the edges; one patch repair along the center right verso edge, with inpainting visible under UV light; one glue repair in the lower left verso corner, also accompanied by in painting under UV light. Under UV light: aforementioned areas of repair fluoresce; inpainting around the windowsill edges; a small area of inpainting to the right of the proper left leg of the man; additional small areas of inpainting along the edges, as well as minor areas of inpainting scattered throughout the background to address craquelure. Additional images available upon request.

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