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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONDITION REPORT WAS PREPARED BY HAMISH DEWAR AN INDEPENDENT PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR IN 2012. There have been no notable changes to condition.

Structural Condition
The canvas has been lined and this is ensuring a sound and secure support.
Paint Surface
The paint surface has an even varnish layer but the extent of the retouching is difficult to accurately assess under ultra-violet light. The paint surface fluoresces in an unusual way and I suspect that there may be retouchings that are not identifiable under ultra-violet light beneath the varnish layers.
The most significant of the areas that do appear to be retouchings are: 1) in the upper left and upper right of the background and down the right framing edge,
2) in the upper left corner,
3) in and around the pedestal in the foreground, and
4) on the outer petals of the roses in the lower left of the composition.
Summary
The painting is therefore in stable condition and no further work is required for reasons of conservation but I cannot be certain of the extent of the retouching applied in the past.