拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異,而由於其性質使然,拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。
The canvas has been relined and is providing a stable support for the picture. There is a very slight raised buckle in the canvas in the upper left corner, visible on close inspection.
Overall the picture presents very well, with the fine integrity of the drawing and detail of the pigments and impasto well preserved. The varnish is aged and rather uneven, blanching in certain areas, such as the lower right corner.
On close inspection, and in raking light, some old retouching is visible to the Madonna’s forehead and nose, and to the Child’s forehead, the latter possibly to repair a very minor damage. There are a few small discoloured spots of retouching to the Madonna’s headdress.
The examination under UV confirms the aforementioned old retouching, with some other strengthening visible beneath the varnish. The picture would benefit from cleaning to restore clarity.
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