St. Louis Fall Auction

Both examined under UV light. Both framed. Both show well in natural light. Male figure: pigment loss to lower left sleeve. Face is untouched. Visible craquelure throughout. Surface is stable. Pigment loss where frame has rubbed. Stretcher marks visible. Painting is loose in frame. Female figure: Inpainting in lower quadrant in background. Pigment appears to be added along sitter's right shoulder and sleeve to define silhouette against background. Face is untouched. Visible craquelure throughout. Surface is stable. Pigment loss and touchups where frame has rubbed. Stretcher marks visible.

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