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 or in elaboration of the catalogue description:
The Last Supper
- trimmed on or just inside the borderline
- several tears through the subject and small paper losses, backed to another sheet
- the thick brown wash applied to both sides of the sheet
Christ, the Virgin and Saint John
- a backed, repaired horizontal tear through the centre of the subject
- a further backed tear at right through the figure of Saint John and a couple of other smaller tears
- brown staining in the subject
The Lamentation of the Virgin
- repairs in the lower sheet below the figure of Christ and at upper right in the clouds
- some other repairs and tears near the edges
Madonna and Child
- repairs in the blank areas
- the sheet probably backed
The Virgin and the Cradle
- a short tear at lower centre
- a few skinned areas and disturbed areas
Otherwise as described in the catalogue and in good condition.
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