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 unlined canvas is held adequately under tension on its stretcher and remains stable. Elements of the raised impasto remain well preserved, particularly in the flecks of white in the saint's habit and the clouds in the upper left, with the artist's expressive brushwork remaining highly appreciable. Ultraviolet examination reveals a thick layer of obscuring varnish that hinders proper examination, however more recent, isolated flecks of restoration are visible across the paint surface, with restored paint losses visible particularly along the edges of the canvas, likely associated with frame wear.
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