Artist Unknown

(Italian, 19th Century)
Portrait of Vittorio Emanuele II, circa 1870
oil on canvas
54 x 43 inches.

In good, stable condition overall. Minor instances of craquelure throughout. Area of grime accumulation to the draped table in the lower-left corner. Minor tear to the canvas lower-left, approximately a 1/2 inch in length. Five patched repairs to the reverse. Examination under UV light reveals an uneven varnish and scattered minor instances of retouch throughout, particularly to the upper half of the canvas.