An allegory of abundance

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The painting is executed on paper, laid down on millboard. There is a small loss to the upper left-hand edge of the paper, when examined from the front, which remains stable. Examination in natural light reveals two old repaired tears along the lower edge. One to the lower-left corner runs diagonally 2.5 cm. The other, lower centre, runs vertically from the centre of the lower-edge to approximately 3 cm. A small loss is visible in the red drapery of the central figure. Examination under UV reveals strengthening in the blue drapery, lower-left. At upper-right, there is likely some glue residue that is visible. There are remnants of a partially cleaned varnish, particularly visible lower-left. The decorative and lively effect of the painting remains fully appreciable.