Circle of Arthur Devis

The canvas appears to be lined. Although there has been some thinness to the paint, quite noticeable on the blue used in the background, the painting presents a lovely image that reads well. Some slight craquelure is noticeable, most prominent on the center of the canvas. Very tiny paint loss, that are barely noticeable, are at lower left of the blue gown the lady wears. Scattered, minor scuffing, possibly due to old frame rubbing, are visible on the top, left, and bottom edge. Inspection under UV is difficult to read underneath the old varnish, although some spots of retouching might be visible on the tower, background, and along the left edge, most noticeably on the column the figure leans against and her face. The painting is offered in an elaborately carved, gilded wood frame with some minor losses and scratches along the bottom.
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