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.
Français
Le tableau est peint sur une plaque de cuivre, non parquetée.
A l'oeil nu, on constate des repeints ayant légèrement viré dans le ciel ainsi que dans l'herbe, qui ont pris une teinte un peu grise (sous les éléphants notamment).
On constate quelques parties brunes ayant été restaurées (dans les frondaisons et certains bruns des animaux).
A l'UV, on constate des restaurations récentes dans le ciel et au niveau de la ligne d'horizon.
Traces de vernis ancien par endroits.
English
The painting is painted on a copper plate, this remains stable.
In natural light some overpainting can be seen in the sky and in the grass, which has taken on a slightly grey tint over time (under the elephants in particular). There is evidence of some retouching in the browns (of the foliage and the animals).
Under UV light more recent restoration can be seen in the sky and on the horizon.
There are scattered traces of old varnish.
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