Circle of Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton

The actual painting is less red and warmer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas is unlined and waxed on the reverse. Stretcher marks are slightly visible. A small retouched tear is visible in the upper centre. Otherwise, no damages seem to be apparent and the brushwork is very nicely preserved. A few tiny retouched paint losses are visible in the foliage. The craquelure pattern is very fine and dense, and the paint surface is covered with a clear and shiny layer of varnish. Inspection under ultra violet light confirms the aforesaid retouchings, and furthermore, reveals a few tiny retouchings in the upper left corner and a thin retouched scratch in the centre. Offered in a plain gold painted wood frame with a moulded fillet. (MW)
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