Property from the Villa Massei, Lucca Italy

Attractive, sturdy condition overall. Moderately-to-very dirty with yellowed varnish and very minor craquelure throughout. Small area of paint loss to the left side; a few other very small chips and paint losses at edges. Examination under UV light reveals small amounts of overpainting in the leaves of the trees and two small areas of overpainting near the lower-right corner; these two small areas may be repaired holes. These restorations are 100 or more years old. Canvas has been re-lined, re-stretched and re-varnished, also more than 100 years ago. Additional images available upon request.

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