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.

Ananias
The canvas is unlined; it is held under tension and remains stable. The painting presents well in natural light. There is a fine pattern of craquelure across the surface with some evidence of past stabilisation to the upper paint layers. Examination under UV light shows scattered retouching. There has been some minor strengthening to the whites and to the outline details of the figures and architectural details. The paint remains stable.

Solomon
The painting has been relined; it is held under tension and remains stable. The painting presents well in natural light. The is eveidence of some horizontal lines of restoration to the central grey tones of the architecture. Examination under UV light confirms the aforementioned restoration. There appears to have been a rectangular tear of approximately 5 x 3 cm. to the canvas with an associated web of lines extending from this. There is scattered restoration, notably to the darker details of the lower register and scatterd restoration to the sky. The whites and skin tones have been strengthened. The paint remains stable.