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.

This lot was last examined by a Specialist in July 2018. The condition report published at that time is included below. Please contact the department for further information: ajk@christies.com.

Wear with associated hairline cracking and losses is visible along the extreme turning edges and at the corners. Faint stretcher bar marks are visible along the edges. A faint layer of surface dust is visible overall, most notably to the crests of the thicker impasto peaks. Cracking is visible intermittently, most notably to the thicker impasto peaks. A few spots of surface soiling and small losses are visible occasionally. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.