In fully restored condition, relined, cleaned and revarnished. Now with some general surface dirt and discoloured varnish in evidence. A thorough retouch to up right left stretcher shadow (full length of picture) with further retouching in the general vicinity. Retouching to lower edge, fairly sporadic retouching throughout timbre board across lower section. Sporadic retouches through the coat of the dog, somewhat more concentrated across his shoulder and chest areas. Some general strengthening through the left-hand side of head and ear and furtyer retouches within the crown of his head. Finer retouches to presumably old flaked paint across his snout. Two likely small damages with associated repair and retouches one essentially circular shape at the apex of his left ear and no more than 1cm in dia. Further rectangular shaped patch above and slightly right of previously mentioned 0.5-1cm in lengh (see images) General strengthening throughout dark shadows of background above and behind crouching child. Fine inconsistent retouches to stretcher shadow right-hand side. Some of retouching moderately visible by eye, paint is slightly thin in places as a result of the restoration process and mostly conforms to the areas of more concentrated retouching or overpainting. Some of the original impasto slighly flattened as result of the restoration process. Otherwise in a broadly stable and presentable state of presentation.

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