The colors of the actual painting are slightly less yellow than on the photograph would suggest To the naked eye : -The painting seems to be in a good overall condition. -2 chips on the panel are visible on the left side : 1 is about 0,7 cm and 1 is about 0,1 cm -The beveled panel is in a good condition -No visible restorations seem to apparent. Under UV light : -The painted surface is covered with a consistent and opaque varnish layer -Some restorations are visible : some small scattered spots and a 2 cm retouching to the right of the angel.
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