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French School, 19th CenturyThe Seasons - Allegorical portraits of ladies in cartouches, against a background of flowers and fruit representing the seasons each titled lower centre 'Printemps - dans les bois' ; 'Été - dans les blés' ; 'L'Autumne - dans les vignes' ; 'L'Hiver - sur la glace' oil on canvas (a set of 4) 175 x 95cm CONDITIONThe four canvases differ in condition. One is unlined and in the best condition, the canvas tension is slightly slack and there are some undulations and corner drawers present. Two of the canvases have old damages which have been patched from the reverse. The glue used for the patches have caused swelling and deformations to the original canvas layers. Foam has been inserted between the canvas and stretcher in one painting in an attempt to improve the canvas tension. The fourth canvas has an amateur lining which has caused more damage to the canvas. The lining is not properly adhered to the original canvas causing deformations across the surface. Apart from areas of damage the paint layers are in a stable condition overall. Areas of retouching are pale compared to the surrounding paint layers and applied over original paint. The varnish layers are semi-matte and even. 

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