LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas, unlined

Size Notes:

canvas: 72 7/8 by 80 3/4 in.; 185 by 205 cm.

Description:

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Markings:

The canvas is unlined and stable on it stretcher. Frame abrasion and later (now discolored) retouching as well as some buckling is present at all four corners but is not distracting. The impressive composition reads relatively well under dirty varnish. A few scratches and areas of abrasion and thinning are visible to the naked eye but are not distracting, such as around Abigail's skirt and at lower left. Under UV inspection, the aforementioned areas of repair are visible, as well as a few larger areas of retouching in the background at lower left, upper left, and upper right, but the faces and figures are largely free from retouching. As this canvas is unlined and has had little restoration work, we recommend contacting an outside restorer for advice on a cleaning and treatment plan. Offered in a simply carved giltwood frame.

Condition:

framed: 78 3/4 by 86 in.; 200 by 218.4 cm.