. In an overall good and stable state of preservation. Cleaned and re-varnished. There is a horizontal repaired split approx. 10cm from the lower edge with associated retouching as part of the restoration process. Two further less extensive horizontal splits with associated retouching, one beneath the bowl of the glass and approx. 8-10cm in length, the other just intersecting the tip of the flame towards the upper right and is approx. 8cm in length. There is further fairly sporadic and minor retouching to old flaked paint within the background with some areas being more concentrated as follows; upper right hand corner, background between the flagon and the glass, background lower left of the flagon, general shadowing and outline of the twisted paper, general shadowing and definition of clay pipes and the background in and around the candle flame and lidded pewter jug. Likely two phases of retouching and restoration distinct with some areas within the body of the pewter lidded jug, the clay pipe between the candlestick and the Venetian glass, the stalk of the glass on the left hand side etc. purport to be of a different age to that mentioned previously. Some of the general strengthening i.e that around the vessels is evident with the eye. Covered in a light layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Retains a good level of original brushwork and impasto. For more information please contact the department.

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