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.

Français

Le tableau est peint sur un panneau de chêne, parqueté.

A l'oeil nu, constate différentes fentes horizontales dont certaines sur toute la longueur du panneau (au centre et dans la partie inférieure).
On constate également quelques repeints ayant viré (notamment dans les carnations et les drapés).

L'examen à la lumière UV révèle des restaurations récentes dans certains drapés et certaines carnations ainsi que des restaurations récentes le long de certaines fentes horizontales.
Le tableau est sous un vernis partiellement nettoyé. On constate des traces de vieux vernis dans les parties sombres et le ciel.

English

The painting is painted on an oak panel which has been cradled.

To the naked eye, various horizontal cracks can be seen, some of which run the entire length of the panel (in the centre and lower part).There are also some areas of retouching that have discoloured (particularly in the skin tones and drapery).

Examination under UV light reveals recent restoration work on certain drapery and skin tones, as well as recent restoration work along certain horizontal cracks.The painting is covered with a partially cleaned varnish. Traces of old varnish can be seen in the dark areas and the sky.