St. Louis Summer Auction

faint signature also appears in upper right; This painting appears to have a yellowed, aged varnish. When examined under ultra violet light, there is visible inpainting along the lower edge, below the signature on the right. There is also scattered inpainting within the chair on right and within the lower folds of the seated figure's dress. Faces of both figures appear untouched. Inquire for additional images.

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