The work has been relined, cleaned and restored in places, this has been done many years ago, probably in the late Victorian or early 20th century. It now has dirt and discoloured varnish across most of the surface which is obviously disguising the restoration which is minimal. There is reasonably thick impasto in places and delicately applied glazing in other areas. It is contained within its original early to mid 19th century gilt plaster and wooden frame, it has been rather over gilded many years ago and one or two areas of the original plasterwork have been restored. (090910)

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