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.
THIS CONDITION REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED BY HAMISH DEWAR FINE ART CONSERVATION,
IN THE CHRISTIE'S WAREHOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SALE.
UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Structural condition
The artist's panel is structurally sound and secure with an even profile. The panel has the
original outer batons on the reverse, and the reverse itself is extensively inscribed by the artist.
The overall structural condition would appear to be very good.
Paint surface
The paint surface has an even varnish layer.
The artist has allowed the ground layers and the grain of the panel to remain visible through
the more thinly applied brushstrokes.
Inspection under ultraviolet light shows just a few very small spots and lines of inpainting in the
sky, some tiny spots on the left vertical framing edge and in the lower left corner, and a small
area just above the lower horizontal framing edge. These are all of minimal size and I could
find no evidence of any retouching on the three horses and jockeys.
Summary
The painting would therefore appear to be in very good and stable condition with minimal
intervention in the past and no further work required.
Print Report