Russian, 1839-1915
Child with Hen and Chicks, 1872
Signed in Cyrillic and dated K. Makovsky 1872 (lr)
Oil on canvas
22 1/2 x 28 inches (57.2 x 71.1 cm)

Dr. Elena Nesterova has confirmed the authenticity of this work.

(Framed 26 1/4 x 31 5/8 inches)

There is a one inch tear to canvas in the hen. Scattered areas of inpainting throughout, most notably in the lower left quadrant and near the center right edge. Also some inpainting to the right side of the child's face. An abrasion on the child's nose with some paint loss. Light craquelure throughout. Surface soiling throughout, would benefit from a cleaning. Nailed into frame.

There is a one inch tear to canvas in the hen. Scattered areas of inpainting throughout, most notably in the lower left quadrant and near the center right edge. Also some inpainting to the right side of the child's face. An abrasion on the child's nose with some paint loss. Light craquelure throughout. Surface soiling throughout, would benefit from a cleaning. Nailed into frame.

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