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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONDITION REPORT WAS PREPARED BY HAMISH DEWAR, AN INDEPENDENT PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR
UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Structural Condition
The artist's panel has been cradled and this appears to have secured the horizontal panel joins and the two vertical joins running parallel to the left and right vertical framing edges. There is a knot in the panel in the lower right. The overall structural condition would appear to be sound and secure.
Paint Surface
The paint surface has an even varnish layer.
Inspection under ultraviolet light shows some small scattered spots of retouching to fluoresce clearly but there would also appear to be more extensive retouchings in the background covering the two vertical panel extensions and along the horizontal panel joins. As these do not fluoresce clearly it is difficult to be certain as to the extent of retouchings applied in the past. There may be further retouchings which I could not identify under ultraviolet light.
Summary
The painting would therefore appear to be in stable condition and no further work is required for reasons of conservation. The extent of apparent retouchings applied in the past should be noted.

The colours of the catalogue illustration are slightly saturated and lack some of the cooler tones of the painting.