Lot 128
  • 128

scuola francese, secolo xix

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Description

  • ritratto di bambina
  • olio su tela
    oil on canvas
  • cm 65.5x82

Condition

The painting is rilined. From a first inspection a lot of craquelures are evident all over the surface. There are some losses of colour at the top right-hand edge, along the left-hand border near the horizon line, above the dog's head and on the girl's dress. There are old retouches. The ultra violet light reveals a thick fluorescent varnish spread homogeneusly; underneath this varnish there are some retouches. The painting nedd restoration and a careful cleansing.
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