The canvas has been relined, it is held under tension, though there has been some ondulation to the canvas at upper right. The canvas remains stable. The paint is lifting in scattered areas, and there has been some associated minor paint losses, as visible in the image online. There is a fine patteren of craquelure visible across the surface. There is an old varnish that carries some dirt. There appears to have been some minor scattered retouching. The modeling of the figures and the details of the composition, such as the basket of flowers retain their original charm. Examination under UV light confirms the aforementioned losses, and there is a suggestion of some restoration to the upper right. The thick, cloudy varnish precludes further examination.
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拍品 476拍卖编号 20209
Portrait of three sisters, traditionally identified as the Hall sistersCIRCLE OF THOMAS BEACH (MILTON ABBAS 1738-1806 DORCHESTER)估价: GBP 3,000 - 5,000