Lot 332: HENRICUS MARIA WEERTS | A pair of still lifes depicting festoons of fruit

both oil on canvas

each: 43.8 by 36.2 cm.; 17 1/4  by 14 1/4  in.

both oil on canvas

Both canvases have firm relinings, clear and even varnishes, and no major damages visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals only few scattered retouchings and some strengthenings in the darker tones, and that the varnish has been unevenly cleaned, leaving some areas that fluoresce opaque. The fruit remains relatively untouched, only some localised retouchings in the orange. In fair overall condition. Offered in matching simple carved and gilt wood frames in good condition.
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