French School, 16th Century

Oil on panel. While some abrasion is visible, the picture presents well and the detail, especially in the subject's face and jewelry, remains strong. Under UV light, the bottom 2 inches of the work have been retouched. Additional feathered retouchings are visible in the subject's costume, mainly at right. There is a vertical line of retouching through the subject's proper right forehead and cheek, though not his eye. Additional small feathered retouching in his proper left forehead and cheek. Minor retouching to address his hair and the area around his feather hat. Scattered retouching in the background. Overall the work presents well and is ready to hang in its current condition. In a dark, ripple cut wood frame.
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