拍品的状况可能存在极大差异,而由于其性质使然,拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。
(i) The sheet is laid down to the underlying support. There are fine hairline abrasions to the lower right of the image, only visible under strong raking light. There are scattered minute abrasions to the extreme edges. There is minor lifting to the lower left corner. Subject to the foregoing, it is our view that the work appears to be in generally very good condition.
(ii) The sheet is laid down to the underlying support. There are some scattered minute abrasions to the extreme edges, presumably due to previous framing. There are hairline abrasions to the upper right quadrant only visible under strong raking light, the largest measuring approximately 1.5cm. in length. Subject to the foregoing, it is our view that the work appears to be in generally good condition.
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.
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