Portrait of a man, half-length, in a red coat and white ruff

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 oval canvas is supported by a glue lining and is stable on a keyed stretcher. The paint layer is stable under a clear varnish. There is a fine craquelure that follows the weft and weave of the canvas. In natural light abrasion to the sitter's hair and surrounding background revealing the reddish preparatory layer below and old discolored restorations to the flesh tones are visible. Frame abrasions and associated repairs are visible at the extreme edges, these are usually hidden by the rabbet of the frame. A campaign of restoration addresses abrasions in the background, in elegantly draped red jacket, and over the sitter hand, primarily his thumb. There is some strengthening to the contours of the curls of his hair. The painting can be hung in its present state and is offered in an ornately carved and giltwood frame.