STRUCTURE: Unlined. SURFACE: The painting appears to be in good, clean stable condition. UV LIGHT: There are a few minor spots of retouching that appear on the donkey's ears and on the lettuce leaves. FRAME: Contained in a modern gilt plaster moulded frame. This painting is ready to hang. COLOUR COMPARISON: The catalogue illustration compares well to the original.
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