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 canvas has been lined. There are some light scuffs to the varnish. Some surface dirt and some general surface craquelure. An areas of possible bitumenisation in the brown pigments upper left quadrant.
Under UV light there are small touches of inpainting to the forehead of the sitter, his left hand cheek, and small touches around his collar. There is inpainting to the fine craquelure in his left hand and scattered, minimal retouching to the background. The old varnish fluoresces.
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