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.
In addition to the catalogue description:
- with several paper splits, short tears or small abrasions, mainly at the sheet edges, all very skilfully and delicately supported and occasionally touched in with pen and ink: a diagonal paper split to the right of the Saint and across the top of the chair and wall cabinet (approx. 50 mm.); two short abrasions on the cardinal's hat; the tips of the lower left corner with repaired tears and a thin spot; the tip of the upper left corner very skilfully made up (4-5 mm.); some abrasions and paper splits at centre left, to the left of the skull; a tiny abrasion on the floor below the table; a small abrasion on the lion's head; small abrasions and a repaired tear from the lion's left paw to the lower sheet edge, another further to the left above the step.
- with two soft and unobtrusive horizontal central creases, mainly visible in raking light and verso.
- with tiny traces of old adhesive and soft associated cockling along the sheet edges verso, skilfully supported (the sheet was probably mounted onto an album sheet along the edges).
- some small inscriptions in pencil and red crayon (undecipherable) verso.
The sheet has been professionally restored and presents extremely well. The conservation report is available upon request.
Print Report