The following condition report was prepared by Hamish Dewar Ltd; UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE Structural Condition The artist's panel is providing an even and stable structural support. Paint Surface The paint surface has an even varnish layer. There is a network of fine lines of craquelure visible throughout the background. There are also some fine lines of craquelure within the sitter's hairline and a very fine pattern of craquelure within her clothing. This is stable and is attributable to natural drying processes of the artist's materials. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows an opaque varnish layer which prevents the ultraviolet light from fully penetrating. Inspection under ultraviolet light also shows a few fine lines of retouching corresponding the craquelure pattern within the background, a few small retouchings on the left part of the upper edge, a very small spot on the top of the sitter's forehead and a few very fine lines of retouching within the hairline of the sitter. Summary The painting would therefore appear to be in good and stable condition.
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