Framed oil on canvas painting, Farmers Plowing with Ox Cart, signed lower right Mattia Traverso (Italian, 1885-1956), sight: approx 54"h, 42.5"w, overall: approx 60"h, 48"w, 21lbs

03.25.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT: 3426- the work was examined on the wall, please refer to online images for a photo of the back, which reveals spotting verso, the canvas hangs slightly loose within the frame, a UV light examination reveals minor inpainting to the hair of one figure, scattered surface spotting and accretions, some grime, and a few minor imperfections, I note inherent variation the paint thickness as it was created,  and minor craquelure at the mid right side, see images, the frame is intact with rubs, nicks and small wood losses, all commensurate with display and handling

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