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 large panel consists of one large sheet of wood and is bevelled along all four sides. The panel is straight.
A new varnish has recently been applied and is clear.
In natural light no obvious damages or retouchings can be seen and the original pigments and impasto appear nicely preserved.
Inspection under UV light reveals a spot of retouching in the sky, just right of the foliage to the left: here an older restoration appears to be visible of c. 4.5 cm., in addition to some minor and a few small spots of retouching in the sky and a diagonal retouching in the upper right corner. Under UV light also discrete strengthening becomes visible to the carriage and locally to details in the staffage, such as for instance the hats of the figures behind the carriage, the horse to the right, and to some of the branches, some cobbles and some brickwork (see UV images).
The picture has recently been cleaned and appears to need no further restoration.
In a modern frame, measuring 70 x 80 cm.
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