. The example with the classical bust - Cleaned and re-varnished with a high gloss finish. Small area of delicate and sporadic in-filling within the skirt of the lady holding the small child. and possibly the lower edge of the skirt belonging to the lady seated and turned away from the viewer. Example with the shrine - Cleaned and re-varnished to the same finish. Small amount of delicate re-touching to flaked paint in and around the shoulder, arm and waist area of the central seated lady and a further delicate amount of in-filling around the standing child's back, the seated gentleman's elbow and the area below this. Each essentially in overall very good condition.

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