Vases of flowers with putti in a landscape; and Garlands of flowers with putti in a landscape

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 first:
This large canvas is supported on the reverse by an old glue lining and is stable on its stretcher. The paint layer is stable and there is a fine craquelure in the darkest areas of the composition. The varnish is clear although slightly dirty. There are some loses along the craquelure to the toppled vase at center right which have been restored, these are visible in raking light. There is a further loss to the right of the arm of the flying putto which has not been restored. There is an approximately 5 inch diagonal tear over the proper left thigh and right knee of the flying putto which has been restored and is visible under raking light. Further loses along the craquelure have been filled below the center of the garland, in the lower right corner, and in the dark background at far left where some of the loses have not been filled. There is a rectangular repair measuring about 1 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch on the thigh of the left putto. There are also pinpoint loses over the lower right side of the silver vase at left. Inspection under UV light reveals an uneven green varnish as well as scattered touches in the floral garland and in the background. There are also repairs to the extreme edges likely addressing frame abrasions. The painting presents well overall and is offered in a carved gilt and dark wood frame.

The second:
The large canvas is supported on the reverse with an old glue lining and is stable on its stretcher. The paint surface is slightly dirty and there is a craquelure over the darkest tone areas of the composition. The varnish is clear. There is scuffing along the extreme edges. There are pinpoint loses in the dark greenery of the planters at lower right, some of which have not been filled or retouched. Along the craquelure on the vase in the upper left corner are some loses which have been retouched. Additional loses along the craquelure are visible in the blue swag in the putto at right. There is a small, 1/2 inch x 1 inch rectangular tear in the sky above the red flowers which has been delicately repaired. Inspection under UV light reveals a varnish which flourishes green in scattered areas. Further inspection reveals minor scattered retouches throughout the composition which do not distract from its overall impact. Overall the painting presents well but could benefit from a light clean to remove surface dust. It is offered in a dark and gilt wood frame.