Alcide Théophile Robaudi (Nizza 1850 - Parigi 1928)

The painting was rilined. From a first inspection a small loss of pigment can be noticed in the top left-hand corner (these are visible from the picture in the catalogue). The ultra violet light reveals a light yellowish fluorescent varnish homegeneusly spread over the surface. There are small retouches on the dresses of the ladys seated on the left (probably made by the artist), a small retouch at the left-hand of the central sculpture among the trees (cm 1.5 x 1 circa) and another one on the floor over the hat on top of the chair. There are three small retouches in the sky and some dust. It needs a little cleansing. The overall condition is excellent.
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