Framed oil on canvas painting, Self-Portrait with a Hat, after Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640), sight: approx 19.75"h, 15.75"w, overall: 28.25"h, 24.25"w, 8.5lbs

8.21.25 - In my opinion regarding LOT: 2285- the work is overall intact, a UV light examination reveals heavy old varnish, scattered inpainting, some light fine craquelure, imperfections, light blemishes and general wear, the canvas has possibly been reduced, a view from the back shows the canvas is stretched taught, but uneven, it has possibly been reduced, there is a small blemish (thin gouge?) at upper right quadrant near figures head, the frame joints are tight, frame displays only light rubs and small areas of wear commensurate with display, I am not an expert on such works so have taken numerous images for your review, please let me know if you have further questions

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