Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé

Acquired by the great-grandfather of the present owner

Original canvas on what appears to be the original stretcher. There are frame abrasions with some minor associated paint loss along all four edges. There is a small area of paint loss to the right of the camel with further scattered flecks of paint loss elsewhere. There is a pattern of craquelure throughout. There is a layer of surface dirt with spots of household paint in places, most notably between the camel's legs. Inspection under UV light reveals a discoloured varnish layer but no obvious signs of retouching. Held in a wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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