Attributed to Jacob de Backer Antwerp 1560 - circa 1590

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The panel is cradled. There are three repaired joins which are unstable. There are some minor splits to the left hand edge and one to the right hand. Raised paint can be seen along the joins along with discoloured restoration. Restored damage to the right hand of the seated female figure and a damage lower right. Retouched sky upper left. The removal of the discoloured varnish will improve tonality. The rest of the painting is in a good condition."
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