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 a fait l'objet d'un rentoilage un peu fort, qui a pu tasser la matière picturale.
A l'oeil nu, on constate des repeints ayant viré dans les bruns.
A l'UV, on constate des retouches débordantes dans les fonds et le long des bords. Le crâne et les éléments de vanité n'ont pas fait l'objet de retouches débordantes. On constate quelques retouches ponctuelles sur la page. Sous un vernis vert partiellement nettoyé avec des traces de vieux vernis par endroits.
Dans un cadre moderne en bois (approx. 72 x 59 cm.).
English
The painting has been subject to a slightly firm relining which may have flattened the paint layer in some areas.
To the naked eye, we can see some discoloured restoration to the brown areas.
Ultraviolet examination reveals extensive restoration to the backgrounds and along the edges. The skull and vanitas elements have not been subject to extensive restoration. Some scattered retouching to the sheet of papier is noticeable. under a green layer layer of varnish which has been partially cleaned, with marks of ancient varnish in some areas.
In a modern wooden frame (approx. 72 x 59 cm.).
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