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Condition report
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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.
(PW 2012.021, BC 55552776, with red canopy and orange curtains):
Primary support hinged by top edge in to window mat, with losses at top edge, center of right edge, lower left corner, and upper left edge, as visible upon first hand inspection. Possible superficial dirt overall, with very minor flaking in green background of the upper left corner, visible upon firsthand inspection. Overall in good condition.
(PW 2012.019, BC 55666978, with fan-bearing attendant):
Primary support mounted overall to a secondary support, which is hinged by top edge into window mat. Superficial abrasion with some associated paint losses in top yellow and blue boxes, and also along top left corner of purple border, as visible upon firsthand inspection.
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Lot 640Sale 16002
NORTH INDIA, 17TH/18TH CENTURYTWO EROTIC PAINTINGSEstimate: USD 2,000 - 3,000
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