Attributed to Anton von Maron

There is an old glue relining which is firm and stable. Some minor scuffing at lower right corner. The paint surface has been generally well preserved with nice retention of detail in the costume. There is some slight thinness in the hair. Under UV light: there is some inpainting of craquelure on forehead and some retouches to palm of hand. A few other retouches can be seen in upper background and at lower right corner. The painting is presentable and can be hung as is. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame.
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We are grateful to Professor Isabella Schmittmann for endorsing the attribution on the basis of photographs.