Lot 68: PIETER CLAESZ. | Nature morte au mince pie, panier de raisins, pichet en étain et montre

Huile sur panneau

71 x 96,5 cm ; 28 by 38 in

Huile sur panneau

To the naked eye: The painting needs a restoration. The panel is made buy 3 planks cradled. We can see 2 horizontal cracks all along the composition. We notice some restorations spots in the upper part from the middle to the left corner and also we can perceive some restorations on the white drapery on the lower section. There is a small loss in the green grapes. Under UV light: We can notice a green uniform varnish. We can notice some old spots of restoration on the background in the lower right corner.
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