In fully restored condition, relined, cleaned, and revarnished. Dirt and discoloured varnish now in evidence to surface. Subtle stretcher shadow shows signs of some restoration or intervention. Background broadly strengthened/overpainted. General retouching and strengthening to the shadow and darker tones immediately right of the gentleman collar which extends to include strengthening to the shadows and outline of his left-hand side face and lower half of his left-hand side wig. Further comprehensive overpainting to the area between the fur-trimmed edges of his robe further general strengthened to the folds of his attire, lower right-hand side. More minor and delicate retouching and infilling within the white areas of his attire, mostly right-hand side. Odd delicate retouch to parts of the face. Retouching to stretcher shadow has deteriorated and is visible by eye. Varnish has chalky/opaque quality along the top edge. Surface slightly flattened from reline and restoration process, varying sized cracquelure throughout etc

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