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 carved areas weathered and as catalogued with traces of white gesso. As stated, the piece is a fragment, thus there are significant losses throughout with half of the face remaining and a loss to the end of the nose. There is dowel hole above the head. A small modern cyclindrical metal tube has been affixed to the base of the piece through which it can be slotted onto the bespoke modern metal stand. The reverse is simply finished.
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