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
UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Structural Support
The artist's support of paper laid down onto canvas, attached to a fixed wooden stretcher, is
structurally sound and secure.
Paint surface
The paint surface has a rather dull and opaque varnish layer and would undoubtedly respond
well to cleaning and revarnishing. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows just small
retouchings in the upper left and upper right corners, retouchings along the upper horizontal
framing edge and other very small spots of inpainting. There may be further retouchings that I
could not identify under ultraviolet light.
Summary
The painting would therefore appear to be in very good and stable condition and, while no
further work is required for reasons of conservation, would benefit from cleaning and
revarnishing
Print Report