Alfredo Helsby (Valparaiso 1862-1933 Santiago, Chile)
Les gardeuses d'oies
signé 'Alfredo Helsby' (en bas à droite)
huile sur toile

signed 'Alfredo Helsby' (lower right)
oil on canvas
37 x 53.9cm (14 9/16 x 21 1/4in).

The painting has not been relined and provides a stable support.
The varnish has been recently cleaned.
Minor abrasion are visible to the edges (particularly to the upper side), where the frame has rubbed.
Numerous retouched losses are scattered throughout the painting, particularly to the sky and the hut.
A repaint layer across the sky is visible to the naked eye.

Inspection under UV light reveals :
-The aforementioned repaint layer across the sky
-Several retouched spots of losses are visible to the hut
-A spot of repaint to the lower left side of the ground

Further restoration cannot be excluded

Not examined out of frame.