In an overall good state of presentation. Some possible thinning of paint in the background and across the green of her diaphanous dress possibly result of a clean. Some general strengthening to the background broadly through the outer part of feigned oval with possible minor horizontal damage from linear loss of paint approx 20cm above her right shoulder and 15cm in length of associated retouching. Likely retouch to old stretcher shadow left-hand side and odd patch including within the background above the central roses which decorate her hair on left side. The outline of her neck and shoulders has been strengthened. Light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Signature possibly strengthened.

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