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 reinforced on the reverse with a glue lining and there is a slight deformation to the upper left and right corners of the canvas. The varnish is cloudy and yellowed and the paint stable on the support. There is a fine craquelure in natural light and a small, approximately 1 inch long partially mended U-shaped tear immediately to the right of the helmet of the seated centurion seen from behind. Inspection under ultraviolet light is impeded by the presence of the old, degraded varnish, which fluoresces green. A handful of small, discolored areas of restoration generally measuring approximately ¼ inch in diameter are visible in the flesh tones in natural light. In general, the painting appears to be in a very fine state of preservation, especially for a painting on canvas of this size. The painting should respond well to cleaning.
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