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 work has not been examined outside of its frame, which is nailed into the stretcher. Unlined. Slightly dirty. Light surface cracking in the dark blue pigments at lower center. Under ultraviolet light, a few specks of inpainting in the boy's face and a small cluster in his shorts. Uneven varnish.
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