Framed: 50 x 38 in.

Canvas is unlined and is somewhat loose on the stretcher, with slight stretcher bar marks around the image perimeter. Significant deposits of surface dirt and dust. Diagonal craquelures through the lower half. Two small tears to the outer right canvas margins, with one accompanied by a scratch to the paint. Intermittent frame abrasions along all sides, some of which are accompanied by paint losses. Wear and rubbing to all four corners of the canvas. Inpainting in the upper left corner, most noticeable along the center left edge, visible under normal viewing condition. Additional small spots of inpainting in scattered areas, only visible upon close viewing. Two paint white paint droplets in the lower center, as well as several pinpoint white paint droplets in the basket. Under UV light: the aforementioned areas of inpainting fluoresce. The arch of the net may have been strengthened. Additional images available upon request.

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