Collection Ritsaert ten Cate, Amsterdam

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the white of the canvas is tending more towards cream. Condition: This work is in good condition. The canvas has been folded in three. The edges are curled as can be seen on the catalogue illustration. There are four brownish spots visible at the right and left side of the image. There is some surface dirt. (unexamined out of frame)
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