Manner of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (French, 1636-1699) Still life with a basket of flowers on a stone ledge Oil on canvas 21-1/4 x 38 inches (54.0 x 96.5 cm) Property from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Lined canvas. An additional patch, approximately 4 x 3 inches, applied to reverse of canvas at left. Frame abrasion at edges. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. Scattered small dots of discolored accretion. A few scattered hairline scratches. Mild surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame due to size.
Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly and appears to have been removed in some areas. Extensive brushy retouching throughout, primarily appearing to strengthen the darker colors.
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