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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
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 side edges are covered with tape. Minor wear and a few pinpoint losses are to the turning edges and corners, most notably to the right edge. There is light surface soiling visible predominately to areas of impasto. Fine craquelure with occasional associated pinpoint losses and several hairline cracks are to areas of heavier paint application. Two small losses are to the upper right quadrant in a red passage, and one is above center in a white passage. Small spots of inpainting are periodically to the edges and corners, visible both under ultraviolet and in natural light.
The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.