Jean-Baptiste van Mour

Canvas Relined. Overall painting is in a nice state and it may be hung as is. U.V. reveals small scattered retouches. There are some larger areas of retouching at upper left edge and along top edge at left, probably to repair some old tears. All of these retouches have been applied well, and there is no need for any further work. There may be some additional retouches here and there, however, the varnish makes these impossible to read under U.V. In a carved giltwood frame.
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