GEORGES MATHIEU | Grand honneur faict à Messire Jacques par le bon Duc Philippe

Private Collection, Germany

The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. The colours are fairly accurate in the printed catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is deeper in the original work. Stable cracks are located on the thicker impasto's mainly in the white areas. There are some binder traces in the center of the composition and in the upper left quadrant. The lower right quadrant presents a carefully restored tiny area of a former small cut (approx. 0,5 cm), visible only the reverse of the canvas upon very close inspection. Under Ultra Violet Light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. This work is in good condition.
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This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Georges Mathieu Committee.