FRÉDÉRIC BAZILLE | Thérèse lisant dans le parc de Méric

The edges of the canvas has been strip lined. There is an inscription on the reverse reading "à Thérèse Méric 67". The is some stable craquelure visible throughout the work and perhaps some very minor surface dirt. There is a patch on the reverse at upper center likely corresponding to a repair. There is a repaired tear about 3 inches in length extending near the right of the figure as well as a possible repair in the lower center of the canvas under the stretcher bar. Under UV light a few small areas of inpainting are visible in the sky between the leaves of the tree at center and in the leaves to the tree at far right. There are a few minor strokes of inpainting along the right edge, likely to address prior frame abrasion. Though not clearly visible under UV light there may be some inpainting to the figure's hand. This work is in good condition.For a more thorough condition report prepared by Simon Parkes Art Conservation please contact the Impressionist & Modern Art Department at +1 (212) 606 -7360.
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