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.
In addition to the catalogue description:
Print
- with margins, a deckle edge below, probably the full sheet.
- a small paper loss at both upper corners (circa 10 x 15 mm. and smaller), skilfully made up with white China paper.
- some very pale and unobtrusive staining and discolouration in the margins.
- some very minor creases in the margins.
- the subject in very good condition.
Backing Sheet
- thin, cream card, painted in blue, pale red and orange yellow in watercolour.
- with underlying pencil tracings, following the outlines of the standing woman's figure, the standing man's face, the fruit in the tree, and the man's face, and with a fine pencil borderline.
- with some light-staining or toning and very pale, scattered pinpoint foxing.
- adhered in places along the edges verso to a modern card backboard.
Sheet 49,7 x 59,4 cm. (195⁄8 x 233⁄8 in.)
Otherwise as described and generally in very good condition.
Mounted and framed (with Perspex).
Print Report