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.

This portrait presents very well in natural light, with the painterly approach to execution and the freshness of the composition well preserved. The panel has been cradeled to the reverse and the vertical cradeling has been affixed to an external wooden addition of 1cm. in width that encircles the whole composition. This is not visible when framed. The panel is stable. In a raking light some minor retouching can be seen in the background to the left of the sitter. Examination under UV light reveals more extensive retouching in the background to the left of the sitter. There is some further minor scattered retouching to the face and hair and the right-hand edge. The paint remains stable.