Provenance:

MacConnal-Mason and Son Ltd., London.

Agostino Antiques Ltd., New York. Acquired from the above by the present owners, November 10, 1998.

Framed: 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

Canvas is unlined and slightly loose on the stretcher. Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust, with heavier deposits on the reverse. Small paint losses in scattered areas of the background. Inpainting along the left edge, visible upon close looking, as well as small spots of inpainting in the upper center, not affecting the dogs. Under UV light: the aforementioned lines and spots of inpainting fluoresce. Additional scattered areas of inpainting along the other edges, as well as several small spots in the upper right corner. Strokes of inpainting in areas of the rabbits' bodies. Additional images available upon request.

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