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.

(i) The canvas, stretcher and attachments appear to be in generally good condition. There is some pinpoint rubbing to the extreme corners. There are a few pinpoint pinpoint accretions to the black passages, only visible under strong raking light. 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 very good condition.
(ii) The canvas stretcher and attachments appear to be in generally good condition. There is some pinpoint rubbing to the upper right and lower left corners. There are two pinpoint accretions to the lower left horizontal edge and upper centre. There is a pinpoint paint loss with associated minor lifting to the lower right quadrant. 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 very good condition.