Manner of Jacob Bogdani (19th century) A still life of tulips, roses, peonies, and other...

Each example in fully restored condition. Relined cleaned and re-varnished at W H Patterson, surface somewhat flattened from this process. Light surface dirt , fine stable cracquelure. It may be that some of the more subtle background flowers and leaves are strengthened/additions. For frames see images provided. The example with the lilac has a patch of over painting in the lower right hand corner. The other example has a restoration above the arrangement. Odd very superficial scuff.

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