monogrammist E.M.P.

The actual painting is less yellow and slightly softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas has a stable relining. The paint surface seems to be in good condition. A few small damages, resulting in paint losses are visible along the upper edge to the right, along the lower edge, and just above and in the upper right of the tondo. Some older paint losses, which have been retouched, are visible e.g. along the upper edge, in the lower right, and in between the rosary. A small repaired tear is visible in the lower right corner. The paint surface is under a slightly dirty layer of varnish. Inspection under ultra violet light confirms the aforesaid retouchings, and reveals additional tiny scattered retouchings throughout, mainly in the background. This lot is offered unframed. (MW)
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