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 lot was last examined by a Specialist in September 2018. The condition report published at that time is included below. Please contact the department for further information: ajk@christies.com.

Faint discoloration is to the left upper edge, visible in raking light. A minute abraded accretion is near the center upper edge and another is to the lower left edge. A small faint linear drip accretion is to the left upper edge. A minute spot of discoloration is above and right of center. Several drying cracks are visible along the central vertical axis in the red passage. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.