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[begin page 4 of 8] not I think repainted but the ironing has unfortunately flattened out the original impasto with the result that though they are perfectly right in general effect they are not strongly characteristic nor is the painting incisive or expressive. The same has happened to some extent to the paper which he holds in his hands. On the other hand the white scarf is in perfect and brilliant condition.

The signature is beyond cavil and the [end page 4 of 8]