Lot 165: VICTOR-PIERRE HUGUET | Cavaliers on a path

Oil on canvas

40 x 59,8 cm ; 15 3/4 by 23 1/2 in.

Oil on canvas

original canvas, loosen, would need to be stretched back ; slightly dirty, would benefit from a superficial cleaning ; a few thin scratches, especially one horizontal scratch on the lower left corner of approximately 12 cm ; a few areas worn especially the figures and animals, the layer of paint is thin in some areas ; no visible repainted areas under UV light ; very good condition
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