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.
A l'oeil nu, les tableaux se présent dans un relativement bon état de conservation. La surface picturale est dans l'ensemble assez belle, avec une belle matière émaillée. On constate des griffures sur le visage du bourreau (pour le Christ à la colonne) et on constate une trace ovale allongée vers le bord supérieur droit sur le tableau représentant la piétà correpondant peut-être une ancienne brûlure localisée de bougie. On constate deux petits manques dans le manteau de la Vierge, au niveau du cou.
Les tableaux sont peints dans des bordures d'origine redorées, le revers est préparé blanc et noir et les panneaux sont légèrement cintrés.
A l'UV, les deux tableaux apparaissent sous des vernis verts anciens, épais uniformes. On ne remarque pas de traces restauration à la lampe UV.
ENGLISH
To the naked eye, both paintings are both in a good state of conservation. The paint surface is nicely preserved overall with areas remaining very bright. We can see scratches on the face of the character holding the whip and we can see an ovale stain next to the upper edge of the Pietà maybe corresponding to an old candle burn. We can see two small chips in the Virgin's blue cloth and near by her neck.
Both paintings are painted in their original support surrounded by their original mount (the gilt on the frame has been restored). The back of the paintings has been prepared with a black and white prepraration and both panel are slightly curved.
Under UV lighting both paintings are covered in a coat of regular and thick varnish. We cannot see any restoration under UV lighting.
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