Lot 127: ATTRIBUTED TO SIMONE DEL TINTORE LUCCA 1630 - 1708 | Portrait of a spaniel

Oil on canvas

25 x 33,2 cm ; 9 7/8  by 13 in.

Oil on canvas

To the naked eye: The painting seems to be in a good overall condition. It has been relined. Further reinforcements are visible on the back of the painting. There are restorations visible especially in the background. Under UV light: A relative thick varnish layer prevents the reading underneath of any restorations. However, the restorations visible to the naked eye are noticeable, especially in the background.
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