This canvas in unlined. There are tears to the paint surface and canvas in the mid-to-lower left region, on Mary's garment, measuring one inch long, and in the mid-to-lower right region, on Joseph's garment, measuring three inches long. Small areas of loss are visible to the naked eye in the upper right quadrant on the angel's garment, and scattered pin dots of loss throughout. A fold in the canvas is visible to the naked eye running down the right side of the painting, as well as a fold on the left side beginning at the top edge that stops in the middle. Under UV inspection, the areas of loss visible to the naked eye fluoresce unevenly due to repairs. No other areas of retouching are visible. The painting will certainly improve with restoration and varnish. Offered in a carved gilt wood frame.
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