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 a fait l'objet d'un rentoilage. Il est sur un châssis rapporté.
A l'oeil nu, le tableau possède une jolie matière et de jolis empâtements. Il possède un réseau de craquelures un peu prononcé dans la partie gauche.
On constate une ancienne déchirure restaurée au ventre au niveau de la ceinture rouge du modèle.
Il est sous un vernis jaunis, et pourrait bénéficier d'un nettoyage.
L'examen à la lampe UV révèle la restauration précédemment mentionnée en forme de Z (environ 20 cm de long, puis 14 de haut, puis 30 cm).
On constate quelques restaurations éparses dans le fond et dans la partie sombre du manteau (la partie inférieure gauche). Le visage, l'hermine, et une grande partie de l'armure sont bien préservés.
English
The canvas has been subject to relining, it is held under correct tension on a keyed stretcher and remains stable.
In natural light the painting presents very well, it has retained some lovely impasted passages and great depth of colour.
There is a network of craquelure that is slightly more pronounced in the left-hand side of the painting. The paint remains stable. There is a restored tear that can be perceived in the figure's waist, at the level of the red belt. The whole is under a slightly yellowed varnish that might benefit from cleaning.
Examination under UV confirms the aforementioned restored tear, which in the shape of a Z and which is approximately 20 cm. long, 14 cm; on the diagonal and 30 cm; along the bottom bar. We can also see some some scattered retouching to the background and in the darker parts of the cloak (at lower left). The face, the fur and the majority of the armour are very well preserved.
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