Attributed to Henri-François Riesener Paris 1767 - 1828

Unlined. Two repaired punctures at right of head, one on the chest; a repair at lower left, on the chair and two at upper left, one on the amphora and one right of it; an unrepaired tear at lower right corner; fine craquelure througout. Under UV light: a large area of inpainting on the dark ledge above the chair; scattered retouches through canvas.
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