Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, with a bouquet of flowers, in a landscape; and Portrait of a gentleman, three-quarter-length, leaning on a relief, 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 Young Woman:
The painting has been reinforced on the reverse with a glue lining. The canvas is secure on its stretcher, but there is an area of buckling in the lower right corner, likely caused by the lower part of the stretcher. There are pin-point losses along the fine craquleure, some of which have beed filled and retouched, and have discolored over time as seen in the catalogue image. The varnish is dirty, slightly yellowed. and has a matte finish. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a varnish which flouresces green. Ultraviolet light also revealed strengthening to the contours of the bouquet and the draperies. The painting could benefit from a cleaning to remove the old varnish. The painting is offered in a carved and giltwood frame.

The Young Man:
The painting has been reinforced with a glue lining. The canvas is secure on its stretcher. The paint layer is stable, although there are handful of small losses in the background and pin-point losses along the fine craquelure, as evident in the catalogue image. The varish is dirty and has yellowed with age. Some losses in the the sitter's cheek and hair have been retouched. Other retouches to the flesh tones, white ruff and draperies have discolored with age. Inspection under ultraviolet light is hindered by a varnish which flouresces green. Strengthening to the contours of the sitter's hair and to the relief sculpture at lower left are, however, visible. The painting could benefit from a cleaning to remove the old varnish. The painting is offered in a carved and giltwood frame.