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.
The relined canvas is held under tension and remains stable. Abrasion over time of the more thinly painted layers of the background has resulted in their greater transparency, particularly in the darkest tones surrounding the sitter and the tablecloth (visible in the illustration). Ultraviolet examination reveals further scattered infilling to the craquelure in the background and some scattered repaired damages, including a horizontal repaired damage above the table.
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