Late 19th Century Original Oil on Canvas Portrait of Old Man and Curiosities

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Original oil on canvas painting of a man examining curiosities, among them a Daoist figure, wax seal stamp, coins and … Read more Original oil on canvas painting of a man examining curiosities, among them a Daoist figure, wax seal stamp, coins and pocket watch. Unsigned.
Condition: Minor pressure mark from stretcher. Two repairs / patches on the backside. One perforation with peeling. Minor peelings, primarily in the right side. Minor retouches. Craquelure. A light cleaning is recommended which we leave to discretion of the buyer.
Note frame shows much crackling and peeling down to the natural wood below.
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