JEAN-ÉTIENNE LIOTARD | Portrait of a man in oriental costume

The canvas has an old and effective relining. The paint surface is worn throughout, although there are no major damages visible. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouchings throughout, particularly to the lower part of his crossed legs, and the crook of his right elbow, and along the margins. Under ultraviolet light there are visible a few, old restored damages visible: one below his right knee, one in his right side, one at his left wrist, and one to the right of his left shoulder in the background. Offered in a gilt carved and gesso-gilt frame in fair condition.
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