Portrait of a Lady, half-length, traditionally identified as the artist's mother

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 panel remains stable and is held under tension by a cradle on the reverse. There is historic abrasion to the darkest passages, particularly to the blacks of the sitter's costume and the background, which reveals the ground layer. Ultraviolet examination confirms the above and reveals multiple campaigns of historic restoration, such as to an isolated damage in the upper left, centre left and along the edges of the panel, associated with frame wear. The shadows of the sitter's mouth and nose have been strengthened, along with further fine strengthening to the signature and date, namely 'N', 'A', S', '6' and '9'.