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 canvas has been subject to relining; it is held under tension and remains stable. The painting presents well, with the modelling of the figure, notably in the facial features and the painterly approch to detaling fully appreciable. The surface of the paint has, to some extent, been affected by the relining process. In a raking light some restoration down the left-hand edge of the canvas. Examination under UV light confirms the aforementioned restoration. There is some further minor scattered retouching, notably in the whites of the robe. There is an old varnish that has been partially cleaned. The paint is stable.
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