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The panel consists of a single sheet of oak panel, bevelled along all sides. The varnish has discoloured extremely with time, is blooming and covered with surface dirt, making proper reading of the picture difficult.
In natural light only some small discoloured retouchings can be observed locally to the woodgrain and strengthening of the jaw of the drunk man.
Inspection with UV light reveals no retouching: the varnish turns completely green, obscuring any further reading.
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Lot 58Sale 21640
A drunk young man leaning on a barrel and an elderly lady stealing his purseATTRIBUTED TO JAN STEEN (LEIDEN 1626-1679)Estimate: EUR 5,000 - 8,000
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