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 pastel is probably laid down on canvas and mounted on a stretcher but it is in an hermetic box and it has not examined out of the frame. Some humidity stains are visible on the dark areas along the edges. Tiny spots of mould are visible along the right and left edges. Otherwise, the pastel is fresh and in good condition. In a large 18th Century wood frame with two caryatides along the right and left edges and carved lyre with folliage at the top.
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