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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONDITION REPORT WAS PREPARED BY HAMISH DEWAR, AN
INDEPENDENT PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE

UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Structural condition

The canvas has been lined and I assume that this was carried out by the artist when the central
area, measuring approximately 60 x 48 cm, was extended.
There is a different craquelure pattern to the extensions than the central area but the overall
structural condition appears to be good and secure and no further structural intervention is
required.
The joins of the extension are slightly raised but entirely stable.

Paint surface

The paint surface has a rather uneven varnish layer and cleaning would undoubtedly be
beneficial if required.
Inspection under ultraviolet light shows the painting to have been selectively cleaned in the
past, with the face and hand of the girl having been cleaned and the majority of the rest of the
paint surface still has very discoloured varnish layers.
The varnish layers are so opaque that it is difficult to be certain as to the extent of any
retouchings applied in the past, but there are clearly thin lines of retouching near to the left
and right vertical framing edges and other small scattered retouchings.
There is a small circular area to the right of the girl's face which appears to be retouching.

Summary

The painting would therefore appear to be in essentially good and stable condition and should
benefit from cleaning and revarnishing.
The extension should be noted together with the old, opaque varnish layers.