The canvas has an old relining. Generally this work is in fresh condition and has an older, slightly yellowed varnish which is even throughout. UV light reveals only a few scattered retouches including a line running about 10 inches from the violin to the sitters chest. This is likely a repaired old scratch. There is a grouping of old scattered retouches at the bottom edge of the canvas. These are almost certainly from older frame abrasion. The picture would likely benefit from a light clean and fresh varnish, and has retained the vast majority of its original detailing and impasto. In a carved giltwood frame.
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