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.
There is a faint 4 cm. mark along the bottom edge towards the center of the composition, close the group of figures on the left. Further left there are a few light abrasions also along the bottom edge (about a 1.5 x 1.5 cm. area). Another small dark (less than 1 cm.) scratch is visible in the lower left corner. The blue background shows through in the lips and hair-band of the right-most figure. Two pinpoint accretions are visible along the top edge of the composition. When examined under ultraviolet light, no inpainting is visible; however, in several areas of the canvas underpainting from a different composition is faintly visible under regular light, and more apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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.
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