Willem de Poorter

Oil on panel. The surface is in overall good condition. The central figures present well, though there is some abrasion to the standing male figure. There is also thinness and abrasion in the background, particularly in the far background at right. Under UV light, there are scattered retouches throughout. The majority of these retouches are in the background, with larger areas to the right of the central figures and in the upper right quadrant. Two smaller spots of retouching visible along the left and center lower edge. Overall the work presents well and is ready to hang. In a black and gold gilt wood frame.
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