ATTRIBUTED TO ARKADI PLASTOV (Russian, 1893-1972). PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN, initaled lower right. Oil on board - Framed, 15 1/2 in. x 11 in. Estimate $1,500-2,500
Some surface dirt and debris. Work appears to be on paper laid down on board. Two creases in hair at left, two in face, one in landscape to right of face, one in dress. UV: Heavy varnish makes detection of inpainting difficult, but possibly areas in chin, forehead, her right cheek and right eye, and some possibly in background.
