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 board has been braddled with a cross shaped bradle to the centre. There are some areas of paint shrinkage and craquelure to the female model's forehead and dress, to the male model's blue cloak and to the artist's canvas and palette.
Under UV light there are areas of infilling to some of these areas of paint shrinkage, noticeably in the canvas and the male model's cloak. There are further small spots of infilling to the left of the artist's palette, above the easel and to the folio in the lower left corner. There are some small spots of retouching below the artist and in other background areas, and a couple of small spots of retouching to the female model's face and coat. A layer of old varnish is also visible.
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