Old reline. The surface is slightly flattened and the paint is thin in places, most notably the vegetation and background. Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Some general rubbing/abrasions to outer edges as a result of historic and more recent movement in frame. Fairly pronounced large-sized craquelure, some of which may be beginning to lift, more notably to the vegetation and the sky and upper clouds on her right hand side, with one small loss in this area. Patch of noticeable restoration and retouching below the spaniel's left paw (see image) which is approximately 0.5-1cm+ in size. The flesh of the young lady's neck and chest area has an overly chalky quality in comparison to other areas of flesh, by eye. Stretcher shadow. Slightly curved push mark cause by a front to back pressure at approximately central position of her right forearm and is roughly 1-1.5cm in length. General strengthening through the darker tones and shadows of her right hand sleeve. Some general retouching to extremities. Some further general strengthening through the clouds and sky. The lower curl resting on her left hand shoulder is mostly repainted. A cluster of varying sized and shaped retouches and strengthening to denote the darkest tones and shadows within the foliage at and above her right shoulder. Retouches to redefine the outline and shadows around her outstretched forefingers and other fingers to her right hand. Sporadic retouches elsewhere and imperfections to surface consistant with age, etc.

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