The canvas is lined. A lovely image is visible beneath an old, dirty varnish. There is craquelure scattered throughout with some small paint losses scattered here and there, for example: at center right, upper left background, and on the lady's neck and hair. A thin scratch of about 3 in. is above the woman's head. Further inspection under UV might be impeded by the varnish. The painting is offered in an elaborately carved gilded frame.
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