Attributed to Justus Juncker

The actual painting is slightly softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The panel seems to consist of two planks joined vertically and is bevelled to all sides. The panel is sound. The paint surface is under a very shiny and slightly yellowed varnish. The paint layer appears in good condition. Retouching can be observed along the join, in the background centre right, in the lower foreground left. Inspection under UV light remains inconclusive due to the dirty varnish. Offered in a decorative gilt plaster and wood frame in good condition.
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We are grateful to Fred G. Meijer, of the R.K.D. The Hague, for suggesting the attribution to Juncker on the basis of photographs.