FERDINAND BELLERMANN | Hacienda de San Esteban de Puerto Cabello, Venezuela

The canvas has been lined and is securely attached to a keyed wooden stretcher which appears to be of later date. There is a very fine pattern of hairline craquelure throughout - however, this is not distracting to the naked eye. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals areas of old residual varnish, and some minor, isolated spots of cosmetic retouching, including: - one small area in the bright green plants in the lower left quadrant, closer to the bridge; - some spots in far upper left and lower right corner respectively; and - a few isolated spots in the sky. With the exception of the above, the main composition appears to be virtually untouched. This work is overall in good condition and is ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame. Colours are somewhat less pink in reality than in the catalogue illustration.
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