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 is supported on the reverse with a glue lining. The varnish is mostly clear. The paint layer is stable on the support, though it had thinned in places. Under natural light, a wide craquelure is visible across the painting, with some associated inpainting in places. Further strengthening is evident in the blue pigments. Some scuffing is visible in places along the extreme edges of the canvas. Under ultraviolet light, scattered areas of inpainting fluoresce in the background and in the figures. The picture could be displayed in its current state.
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