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Condition report
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Each overall with some minor rubbing, pulls and discoloration to the needlework. A few scattered areas of later repairs. The Abduction of Proserpina with some splits, including to the horse's blue blanket, and the lower left ground. Some minor areas of discoloration such as to the abdomen of the Cupid and chest of Proserpina and a few minor losses revealing stuffing beneath, such as to Proserpina's dress. All backed in a mustard linen. Bacchus and Venus in overall stable condition; backed in a sage green linen with some uneven sun lightening. Both present well and ready to place.
23 in. (58.4 cm.) high, 25 in. (63.5 cm.) wide, the slightly larger 24 in. (61 cm.) high, 23 in. (58.4 cm.) wide, the slightly smaller