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, stretcher and attachments appear to be in generally good condition. There is a fine layer of surface dust. There is some minor rubbing to the edges, most notably to the extreme corners of both panels. There are a few accretions in places, most notably to the pink and white passages of the figure’s trousers on (ii). There are a few tension cracks to the upper horizontal turnover edge of (ii). When examined under ultraviolet light there appears to be no evidence of any retouching. Subject to the foregoing, it is our view that the work appears to be in generally good condition.