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Condition report
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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 sheet is affixed with tape along the edges to the backing board and undulates slightly. Pinholes are to the upper corners and lower left corner, presumably a vestige of the artist's working process. There is minor hairline cracking with associated lifting to the upper right quadrant in a yellow passage, and a few pinpoint losses are to the areas of heavier paint application, most notably to the black passages. Two small areas of disturbed fibers are right of center, presumably a vestige of the artist's working process. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.
The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.