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.
(i) The canvas, stretcher and attachments appear to be in generally good condition. The upper right corner is uneven. There is faint fubbing to the upper corners and lower left corner. There are accretions in places. There is a minute abrasion to the lower left horizontal edge. When examined under ultraviolet light, there appears to be pinpoint retouching to the aforementioned abrasion. Subject to the foregoing, it is our view that the work appears to be in generally good condition.
(ii) The canvas, stretcher and attachments appear to be in generally good condition. There is faint rubbing to the upper corners. There are accretions in places. There are hairline drying cracks to the lower left quadrant. There are three abrasions to the lower right quadrant. When examined under ultraviolet light, there appears to be pinpoint retouching to two of the aforementioned abrasions. Subject to the foregoing, it is our view that the work appears to be in generally good condition.
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