Oil on cradled panel. Overall the work presents well and the surface is fresh. A three inch horizontal fine crack to the surface at center of the right edge. Two small spots of loss above and to the right of the right man's head. Panel is very slightly bowed on the lower edge. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green and is difficult to read through. Inpainting to address frame abrasion along the right edge.
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