Gavriil Nikitich Gorelov

Acquired directly from the family of the artist

There is a floral drawing executed in oil on the reverse. There are losses to the support in the corners and along the edges of the board, including losses to the support and paint layer on the left hand side of the upper edge. There is a vertical crack running down the reverse. There is a horizontal surface scratch in the upper left and a light scratch to the right arm or the right hand sitter. There is a layer of light surface dirt. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any apparent signs of retouching. Held in a gold painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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